Thinking Caps Academy
1932 Federal St, Philadelphia, PA
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Elevated Scholars Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 19 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 19 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Elevated Scholars Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 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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3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, identified as the director, hired (see code sheet) contained a PA criminal clearance dated 5/19/21 and child abuse dated 6/3/21 which is more than 60 months old. The file for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain a signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 director was not present and cannot work in a childcare position due to CPSL violations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 there were no handwashing signs posted in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.105 High Chairs
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 facility did not have any highchairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the refrigerator temperature read 50°.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not have documentation that emergency plan training was received.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the emergency plan was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for child #1 did not specify date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 room #2 was observed being used as storage instead of measured childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 provider unable to produce documentation that fire drills were conducted every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 evacuation routes were not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 provider was unable to test fire detection system. Annual testing documentation was dated 5/23/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 operator had not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“During the renewal inspection on 7/22/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr training certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down. shelter-in place and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's written policies on 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: Mar 13, 2026
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure (lockdown and accommodations) to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The facility lacked a qualified director. The record of the person identified as the facility director did not contain written verification of education and experience for their director position.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.80(a) Three steps handrail
“The rear playroom stairs had three steps and lacked a handrail.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Two staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire or within the past 24 months. (#2) (#3-corrected)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“One facility person's health assessment did not include written verification of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method within 12 months prior to the date of initial employment in accordance with 3270.151(a). (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
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FAQ
Yes. Elevated Scholars Learning Academy 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 July 22, 2026, with 17 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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.
19, 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.
Every day, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (835) 273-9203 to ask.
(835) 273-9203.
1440 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146. The nearest other daycare we list is Rawdah Fusha Learning Center 2, 0.2 miles away.