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1775 N American St Comm 1, Philadelphia, PA
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Early Literacy Academy of the Delaware Valley is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 149 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 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 149 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Early Literacy Academy of the Delaware Valley has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
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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3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1, 2, and 3 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's written policy identifying: the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have documentation of reviewing the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the bathrooms in the hall area near the theatre room did not have hand washing signs posted that state, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a DHS FBI and NSOR that was more than 60 months; staff #2 did not have an NSOR in their file; staff #3 had an NSOR that was more than 60 months; and staff#7 did not have a child abuse clearance in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 did not have the verification of the completion of the Health and Safety pre-service professional development training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #6 did not have documentation of training on the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #3 did not have the verification of the completion of fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff person #2 did not have verification of their address on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an updated health assessment. Last health assessment in file was 09/06/22”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1 is missing a NY child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the complaint investigation there was spackle and peeling paint on the yellow walls in the library.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #6 file, staff #6 did not have a health assessment in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see tweezer in the first aid kit in the blue room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint in the green room, orange room as well as the infant room”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files, children 1 through. 8 all needed child service reports in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #6 file, staff #6 did not have two references in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care in the plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2023
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During my investigation I was able to confirm that that the facility did have an infestation of rodents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At time of complaint investigation, staff persons #3, #7, and #9 did not have documentation on file of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At time of complaint investigation, staff persons #3, #7, and #9 did not have documentation of completing the required pre-service training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At time of complaint investigation, staff persons #2, #4, #5, #6, #8, #10, and #11, did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour health and safety training update by 12/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of complaint investigation, during a file review, it was observed that not all staff have the required clearances on file required by the CPSL. The file for staff person #1 had an expired mandated reporter certificate dated 7/30/15. The file for staff person #2 had an expired mandated reporter training dated 2/7/18. The file for staff person #4 had an expired child abuse clearance dated 9/2/16. The file for staff person #7 contained an expired PA criminal clearance dated 6/24/15, and expired child abuse clearance dated 6/24/15, and an expired FBI clearance dated 9/3/14, and no certificate for mandated reporter training. The file for staff person #8 contained an expired PA criminal dated 11/10/17, and expired child abuse clearance dated 11/10/17, and expired mandated reporter training dated 1/17/18. The file for staff person #9 did not contain a PA criminal clearance, a NSOR verification certificate, or mandated reporter training. The file for staff person #10 did not include a complete PA criminal clearance (only the record control number), and contained an expired mandated reporter training dated 2/24/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the unannounced monitoring on 09/27/22 , the emergency form and financial agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 were not reviewed/updated within a 6 month time period. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 8/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the unannounced monitoring on 9/27/22, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 08/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 09/27/22, the file of staff #1 and staff #2 hired (see code sheet) did not contain required NSOR verification. The file for staff #3 and staff #4 hired (see code sheet) did not required NSOR certificate. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 08/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced monitoring on 09/27/22, the file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain an updated health assessment conducted within 24 month period. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 8/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.153 Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease
“During the complaint investigation on 09/27/22 it was disclosed that (5) staff persons tested positive for Covid-19 on 09/15/22 and 09/16/22. They were removed from the facility 09/19/22-09/23/22. All staff returned to facility on 09/26/22 without receiving proper notification from physician that they are no longer a threat to the health of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the complaint investigation on 09/27/22 staff #1 was observed alone with (11) children. Youngest child age 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the unannounced monitoring on 09/27/22 , the emergency form and financial agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 were not reviewed/updated within a 6 month time period. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 8/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the unannounced monitoring on 9/27/22, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with chronic medical conditions. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 08/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 09/27/22, the file of staff #1 and staff #2 hired (see code sheet) did not contain required NSOR verification. The file for staff #3 and staff #4 hired (see code sheet) did not required NSOR certificate. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 08/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced monitoring on 09/27/22, the file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain an updated health assessment conducted within 24 month period. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 8/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.153 Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease
“During the complaint investigation on 09/27/22 it was disclosed that (5) staff persons tested positive for Covid-19 on 09/15/22 and 09/16/22. They were removed from the facility 09/19/22-09/23/22. All staff returned to facility on 09/26/22 without receiving proper notification from physician that they are no longer a threat to the health of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the complaint investigation on 09/27/22 staff #1 was observed alone with (11) children. Youngest child age 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, water temperature in children's bathroom tested at 115° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, child #1 was observed sleeping on a cot specified for another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, file for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not contain updated health report within 12 month time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, there were missing outlet covers observed in yellow room and upstairs hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, lysol and liquid starch was observed behind unlocked utility closet door accessible to children. Hand sanitizer was also observed in orange room accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the emergency plan reviewed did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the files reviewed for staff #3, staff #6 and staff #7 did not contain an updated health assessment conducted within 24 month period.”
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the emergency form and financial agreement reviewed for child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were not reviewed/updated within a 6 month time period.”
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the trash cans observed in the children's toilet area were not equipped with a lid.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the file reviewed for staff #3 hired (see code sheet) did not contain two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the first aid kit in the infant room was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, there was peeling paint observed in the orange room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the files reviewed for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #5 were missing annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, the file of staff #6, staff #7, and staff #9 hired (see code sheet) did not contain required NSOR verification. Staff #8 file did not contain required FBI clearance or NSOR certificate. Staff #10 did not contain child abuse clearance, criminal clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR certificate.”
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, file reviewed for staff #3 and staff #5 did not not contain 12 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 8/16/22, bathroom #2 on first floor did not have required hand washing signs posted stating that facility persons and children shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A PORTABLE SPACE HEATER IN THE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE DIRECTOR COULD NOT LOCATE THE FIRE DRILL LOG. THE LAST DOCUMENTED LOG WAS DATED FOR 5/27/2021 UNTIL 10/26/2021”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.105 High Chairs
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED ONE HIGH CHAIR WITHOUT A T-SHAPE SAFETY STRAPIN THE INFANT ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A BEAN BAG NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AND ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AN AGENT OF THE DEPARTMENT DID NOT GAIN IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A PHYSICAL ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION ON FILE FOR THE POSITION THEY HAVE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“FIRE DRILL LOG SHOWED THE LAST FIRE DRILL ON 10/27/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“STAFF 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF 12 HOURS OF TRAINING (START DATE 10/31/2017).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“2 PORTABLE SPACE HEATERS WERE IN THE BLUE ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“CLEANERS WERE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM ATTACHED TO THE BLUE ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION STAFF 1 WAS MISSING STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE AND NSOR. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION STAFF 2 WAS MISSING CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE AND NSOR AND THE STATE POLICE CLEARANCES WAS UNDER REVIEW.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“THE INFANT ROOM HAD 17 CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST WAS AN INFANT, WITH 4 STAFF.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A PHYSICAL ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION ON FILE FOR THE POSITION THEY HAVE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“FIRE DRILL LOG SHOWED THE LAST FIRE DRILL ON 10/27/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“STAFF 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF 12 HOURS OF TRAINING (START DATE 10/31/2017).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“2 PORTABLE SPACE HEATERS WERE IN THE BLUE ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“CLEANERS WERE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM ATTACHED TO THE BLUE ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION STAFF 1 WAS MISSING STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE AND NSOR. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION STAFF 2 WAS MISSING CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE AND NSOR AND THE STATE POLICE CLEARANCES WAS UNDER REVIEW.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“THE INFANT ROOM HAD 17 CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST WAS AN INFANT, WITH 4 STAFF.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“THE INFANT ROOM HAD 17 CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST BEING AN INFANT, WITH 4 STAFF.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“THE INFANT ROOM HAD 17 CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST BEING AN INFANT, WITH 4 STAFF.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“THE VENTS IN THE DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOMS, BY THE FRONT DOOR, WERE COVERED WUTH A DUST LIKE SUBSTANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION STAFF 1 WAS MISSING THEIR STATE POLICE AND FBI CLEARANCE AND THEIR NSOR. AT THE TIME OD THE INSPECTION STAFF 2 WAS MISSING THEIR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, FBI CLEARANCE, AND THEIR NSOR AND THEIR STATE POLICE CLEARANCE WAS UNDER REVIEW AND DID NOT HAVE A DISSEMINATION DATE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Early Literacy Academy of the Delaware Valley is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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.
149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 804-9664 to ask.
(215) 804-9664.
1601 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122. The nearest other daycare we list is Little City Montessori, 0.2 miles away.