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Elite Learners Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Elite Learners Child Development Center
Elite Learners Child Development Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 99 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 32 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Elite Learners Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256405
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 lying down in the crib with a pillow.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
Apr 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection on 5/1/2025, Certification Representative observed a gutter cap in the area of the front walkway that was rusting and had peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“At the time of inspection on 5/1/2025, the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
Nov 25, 2024Inspection28 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the operator has not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the evacuation route was not posted in the upstairs classroom to the right of the main staircase.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(ii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, staff #1's file was missing proof of health and safety trainin”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On 1/27/24, during the initial inspection, there was no plan for the accommodations of infants, toddlers in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, staff #2 had a police state clearance for a volunteer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, staff person #2's file did not contain verification of 2 years of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the file of staff #2 did not contain their name, address, verification of age and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, staff #2 had a health assessment on file that was more than 12 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.133(4) Locked
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the first aid kits contained benadryl gel and tylenol.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, there was an unlocked cabinet containing a small pop can top, and a plastic bag containing a charger on a bouncer, in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the certificate of compliance was not on file for the cribs present in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, none of the sinks and toilets in the facility had signs stating that hands should be washed before eating and after toileting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, all sinks and toilets did not have step stools to make them easily accessed by children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.78 Lighting
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the overhead light in the green bathroom did not turn on.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, several areas in the facility were observed to be dirty. Those areas are as follows: the window sill above the air conditioning unit in the upstairs classroom to the right of the main staircase, the chairs and blue alphabet and number rug in the upstairs classroom located to the right of the main staircase, the rug and bucket seats in the 1st floor infant classroom. Several areas in the facility were observed to be in disrepair. Those areas are as follows: the toilet in the upstairs bathroom with the bathtub did not flush,the floor vent in the infant classroom on the 1st floor is rusty, the floor vent in the classroom straight back from the main entrance on the 1st floor is rusty, and the light in the green bathroom does not turn on. Several areas in the facility were not free from visible hazards. Those areas are as follows: the classroom to the right of the main staircase had a tall toy shelf not anchored to the wall, loose screws on top of the air conditioning unit, a folding table leaning up against the wall. In the dark green room located on the 1st floor there was a wrench on the ground, a loose floor tile, a group of cable wires hanging down from the ceiling, and an upside-down folding table on the floor. The outdoor play space was unclean, in disrepair, and included visible hazards. Overall, the outdoor area was covered in moss, there were piles of old leaves, loose nails, and cigarette butts on the ground. The fence surrounding the air conditioner was had a large opening, there is a hole in the concrete, and nails sticking out of the ramp. There was a stack of wood with splinters located near the fence. The hose was unraveled. There were chairs and pipes leaning against the building. There was sharp metal holding up the white piping. There were several branches wedged in the fencing.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the first aid kit in the upstairs classroom to the left of the stairs did not contain nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, all of the first aid kits were located on the walls with the keys left in them, making them accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center were not posted by the facilities phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the upstairs windows located above the air-conditioning units and the windows above the upstairs bathroom with the bathtub, opened 8.5 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.72(c) Good repair
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the screen in the bathroom located in the classroom to the left of the main staircase for the right window had a hole.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the thermostat was reading 63 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the water temperature in the bathrooms was measuring at 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, pine-glo was stored in an unlocked closet in the upstairs classroom that is to the left of the main staircase. In addition, every classroom had filled hand sanitizer dispensers mounted on the wall, making them accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, unused electrical outlets were not covered in the following rooms: upstairs classroom to the left of the main staircase and its adjoining bathroom; the classroom upstairs to the right of the main staircase painted grey and brown; the dark green and the classroom straight back from the main entrance with the blue wall behind the little white board.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, there was no proof of staff #1 and #2 receiving training on the emergency plan at initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not include a method for contacting parents as soon as an emergency situation arises, when an emergency has ended, and how parents can be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan did not contain a statement to address the continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
3270.68(b) No cigarette butts
“On 11/26/24, during the initial inspection, cigarette butts were found in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Elite Learners Child Development Center
Is Elite Learners Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Elite Learners Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Elite Learners Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elite Learners Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Elite Learners Child Development Center care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Elite Learners Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Elite Learners Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Elite Learners Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 933-0000 to ask.
What is Elite Learners Child Development Center's phone number?
(215) 933-0000.
Where is Elite Learners Child Development Center?
7222 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149. The nearest other daycare we list is Dual Dynamic Associates DBA the Learning Lab, under 0.1 miles away.