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Excellence Early Learning Academy

2950 S 70th St, Philadelphia, PA 191421.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days

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About Excellence Early Learning Academy

Excellence Early Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 16 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 50 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Excellence Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
16 children
License number
#CER-00253777
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 50 rules in all · 50 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 17
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 2
  • 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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  1. Jul 23, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, staff person #1 was alone with 4 children in care at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, outlets in Room 1 were missing protective receptacle covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, a Ziploc bag filled with medications and ointment, epi-pens, Ajax and a Lysol cleaning product were under an unlocked changing table in Room 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, the ceiling tiles in the hallway outside of the classrooms were stained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, there was a green chair with a broken arm rest that had sharp edges in the outdoor playspace.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, there was no medication log on file at the facility for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, the fire drill log at the facility had not been updated since 1-16-2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 7-23-2026 during Allocated unannounced monitoring, the toilet and sink in the children's restroom were dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

  2. Jan 22, 2026Inspection23 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #5 and #6 did not include the special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #5 and #6 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 did not contain written proof showing that parents received the original agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 did not specify which services are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the date of admission was not on the agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the ceiling tiles in the hallway of the facility were stained. The outdoor play space contained branches sticking out and trash.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the pack n play in Room 2 was stained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were not signed by the operator and parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #1 was left alone with 2 children in care and did not have the following clearances on file: Criminal (State Police), DHS FBI and an NSOR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #1 was left alone with 2 children in care and did not have Pediatric first-aid/CPR training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #5 and #6 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #5 and #6 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, an individual record (emergency contact form) was not established for children #5 and #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the release person's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not include a policy number. The emergency contact form of children #5 and #6 did not include health insurance or a policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parent consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment or documentation of a TB.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days

      “On 1-22-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the fire drill log only displayed testing for 1-16-2026 and did not show testing conducted from the previous year at least once every 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026

  3. Aug 21, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the first-aid kit located in the changing area of Classroom #1 did not contain disposable, nonporous gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no evidence of facility person #1 having a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service was provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the sensory board in classroom #1 contained a toy with exposed bolts. In addition, the outdoor play area contained plants growing in between the fence that presented pinch points, rough edges, and splinters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no evidence of the operator notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility was presented.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the operator presented no evidence that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “On 08/21/25, no information on how to access the regulations in Chapter 3270 and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was posted in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the file of facility person #1 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: Aug 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “On 08/21/25, the written plan of daily activities was posted in the group space for Classroom #1 & #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no evidence was presented to the certification representative of facility person #1 having been trained on the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no copy of general liability insurance was presented to the certification representative. When the Certification Representative inquired about the insurance, they were told that general liability insurance has not yet been obtained for the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the fencing in the outdoor play area that separated the safe space for play from the unsafe space for play was incomplete, and missing a door/part of the fence.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted anywhere in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no first aid kit was located in Classroom #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no signs were posted near the bathroom sink, or the changing area sink that stated that facility persons and children shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, the file of facility person #1 did not include a written report of an initial health assessment including documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no written notification of safe routes was posed by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing

      “On 08/21/25, during the initial inspection, no safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes were appropriately determined and communicated to the children and parents in writing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Excellence Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Excellence Early Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Excellence Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Excellence Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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 Excellence Early Learning Academy care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Excellence Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Excellence Early Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Excellence Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 610-2741 to ask.

What is Excellence Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(267) 610-2741.

Where is Excellence Early Learning Academy?

2950 S 70th St, Philadelphia, PA 19142. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms Leslies Wiggles N Giggles Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).