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Ernest Lewis Center for Learning
- licensed capacity
- 27
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ernest Lewis Center for Learning
Ernest Lewis Center for Learning is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 27 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 27 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 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 | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ernest Lewis Center for Learning
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 27 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256543
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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May 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person #, who was recently hired did not have a current health assessment with TB screening documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1 had 1 out of 2 required nonfamily references documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At time of inspection, child #1 did not have parental consent for emergency medical care documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 who was recently hired did not have a current negative TB screening documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At time of inspection, child #1 did not have parental consent for minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.74/3270.94(a)(5) Emergency Numbers Posted/Evacuation routes posted
“At time of inspection, the second-floor childcare room did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted. In addition, the evacuation routes were not posted on the first and second floor of facility as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 who reside out of the state of Pa did not have required NSOR, State Police, Child abuse clearance for the state in which they currently reside documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“At time of inspection, there was no written daily plan of daily activities posted in the second-floor classroom. In addition, there was not posting for transporting a child in the event of an emergency and staffing provisions posted in the second-floor childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
May 21, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person # 6 (hired 4/1/25) did not have a current negative TB test completed and documented in record at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1-5 did not have proof of receiving annual training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1did not have an updated financial agreement documented and posted in child's record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of inspection, staff person # 6 did not have two non-family references documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At time of inspection, the first aid kit on the first floor did not have soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At time of inspection, the second-floor childcare room with an adjoining kitchen area had paint cans and other toxic supplies being stored within a lock to make it inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, staff person # 5 did not have required NSOR training completed and documented in her record as required per CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“At time of inspection, the parents of children # 1 and 3 did not have health insurance coverage and/or policy number documented on the emergency contact form. In addition, the parents of child # 2 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1 did not have the physician information documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At time of inspection, the bathrooms in facility did not have the hand washing requirement posted in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
May 22, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of two years of experience documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as assistant group supervisor at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The parents of children # 1, 3 and 4 did not have a signed updated emergency contact form and/or financial agreement documented within the last 6 months as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At time of inspection, the parents of child # 4 did not have the health insurance coverage and policy number documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At time of inspection, the director had not completed written annual evaluations for staff person #1-5 as required per regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have annual fire safety training documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1-3 did not provide signed written consent form emergency medical care and minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
Jun 14, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“In review of children's files, child 2, enrolled 6 months or more, file failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/14/23 cert rep observed rest equipment failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2, 3 and 4 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 1 file contained 6 hours of PD training, staff person 2 file contained 11 hours of PD training, and staff persons 3 and 4 file contained 10 hours of PD training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of health and safety documents, staff person 2 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“In review of children's files, child 1's emergency contact and financial agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period and child 2's emergency contact failed to be updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“In review of children's file, child 1 file failed to have an updated health report. Health report included in child's file was last completed on 05/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
Jun 17, 2022Visit13 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 2 had not completed annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff persons 1 and 2 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 06/17/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“In review of children's files, file failed to have parent's signed written consent for walking excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“In review of children's files, file failed to have parent's signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“In review of children's files, emergency contact and file failed to have parent's signed written consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 06/17/22, cert rep observed aides working unsupervised with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include 2 years of child care verification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days. Smoke detection device was last tested on 03/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have conducted a file drill once every 60 days. Facility had last conducted an fire drill on 03/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include required 12 hours of professional development childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ernest Lewis Center for Learning
Is Ernest Lewis Center for Learning licensed?
Yes. Ernest Lewis Center for Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ernest Lewis Center for Learning last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ernest Lewis Center for Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Ernest Lewis Center for Learning care for?
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Ernest Lewis Center for Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ernest Lewis Center for Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ernest Lewis Center for Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 978-5515 to ask.
What is Ernest Lewis Center for Learning's phone number?
(267) 978-5515.
Where is Ernest Lewis Center for Learning?
7232 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The nearest other daycare we list is Alphabella Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.