Early Learning Childrens Academy
6613 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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First Class Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 93 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
First Class Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 18 visits · 38 rules in all · 35 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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3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff #1 did not complete pediatric first aid and pediatric cpr within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The operator did not obtain out-of-state clearances for facility staff #2 as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.35(b)/3270.35(e) Group sup qualifications/46 or more children- additional group sups
“At the time of inspection on 3/5/2026, there was not verification of at least two group supervisors as required. A previous group supervisor was no longer employed at the facility as of 2/20/2026 per the director. The director stated facility staff #1 was the second group supervisor at the facility and worked on Saturday and Sundays. After reviewing the staff's file, there was not documentation that facility staff #1 who was listed as a group supervisor met the education requirements to qualify as a group supervisor. There was not record of at least an Associates degree on file for facility staff #1 as required to being a group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on a review of camera footage, it was observed that facility staff #1 was not supervising children as required during naptime. Certification Representative observed that on 2/3/2026 staff was sitting at a table with her back turned to children during naptime which is not appropriate supervision practice.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“At the time of inspection on 5/20/2025, there was not documentation of two qualified group supervisors as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection, facility staff #4 did not have a completed National Sex Offenders Registry clearance on file and they were beyond the provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The record for facility child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for facility staff #1 did not include and examination for communicable diseases with the results or a statement of the staff's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility staff #1 did not complete pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire. Facility staff #4 and #5 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection on 5/20/2025, Certification Representative observed that the supply closet was unlocked and there was paint not made inaccessible to children. There was an unlocked sink cabinet in the pre-school classroom that contained various cleaning products that were not made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff #2 did not have a health assessment on file at the time of initial service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025, staff change the diapers for two children at different times in the indoor play area. Both children were changed in the play area and surfaces were not cleaned with a sanitizing solution nor was a changing pad or appropriate surface covering used.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025, staff change the diapers for two children at different times. Neither staff nor the child's hands were washed after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on investigation that included camera footage, Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025 both facility staff #1 and #2 using various forms of physical discipline on a child at the facility. Facility staff #1 was observed on video kicking facility child #1 in the face area after the child punched staff's foot. Facility staff #1 pushed, pulled, grabbed child by the arm and dragged the child across the floor on several occasions while child was having behavior outbursts. Facility staff #2 was observed grabbing facility child #1 by the arm and dragging the child on at least two occasions while child was having behavior outbursts.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on investigation that included camera footage, Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025, facility staff #1 pulled facility child #1 on the ground and put the child in a playhouse and closed the door and held it closed, enclosing the child inside the house for several seconds when child was having behavior outburst.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on investigation that included camera footage, Certification Representative observed that children at the facility on 4/27/2025 were not properly supervised as required. Cert Rep observed throughout the time children were in care, staff spent a large amount of time on their phones and not supervising the children. Cert Rep also observed an incident where facility child #1 ran from the kitchen area and was alone in a classroom while staff remained in the kitchen. Staff were observed walking out of the area the children wereand often having their backs turned away and not having continuous supervision at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025, staff change the diapers for two children at different times in the indoor play area. Both children were changed in the play area and surfaces were not cleaned with a sanitizing solution nor was a changing pad or appropriate surface covering used.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025, staff change the diapers for two children at different times. Neither staff nor the child's hands were washed after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on investigation that included camera footage, Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025 both facility staff #1 and #2 using various forms of physical discipline on a child at the facility. Facility staff #1 was observed on video kicking facility child #1 in the face area after the child punched staff's foot. Facility staff #1 pushed, pulled, grabbed child by the arm and dragged the child across the floor on several occasions while child was having behavior outbursts. Facility staff #2 was observed grabbing facility child #1 by the arm and dragging the child on at least two occasions while child was having behavior outbursts.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Based on investigation that included camera footage, Certification Representative observed that on 4/27/2025, facility staff #1 pulled facility child #1 on the ground and put the child in a playhouse and closed the door and held it closed, enclosing the child inside the house for several seconds when child was having behavior outburst.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on investigation that included camera footage, Certification Representative observed that children at the facility on 4/27/2025 were not properly supervised as required. Cert Rep observed throughout the time children were in care, staff spent a large amount of time on their phones and not supervising the children. Cert Rep also observed an incident where facility child #1 ran from the kitchen area and was alone in a classroom while staff remained in the kitchen. Staff were observed walking out of the area the children wereand often having their backs turned away and not having continuous supervision at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representative observed several areas in the preschool room that had peeling paint and plaster. Certification Representatives also observed a hole in the wall by the back exit door.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“During the inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representative observed children were being transported in a 12-passenger van which is prohibited.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.161(b) Food
“During the inspection, Certification Representatives observed that a bottle of formula had not been refrigerated for approximately 4 hours and was not stored properly or discarded. Staff indicated that facility child #1 was given the bottle for nap at approximately 12 pm. The child was observed with the bottle in their mouth at approximately 2:25 pm while sleeping. Staff reported that the child was asleep and then woke up and put the bottle back in their mouth. At that time staff removed the bottle from the child. At approximately 4:07 pm the bottle was observed on a ledge in the classroom in an area reachable to the child and then was placed in the child's bookbag to go home.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed several children in various classrooms of the facility napping and there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“During the inspection, at approximately 2 pm, Certification Representatives observed facility child #1 sleeping with a bottle of formula/milk in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed that children were not properly supervised in the pre-school classroom. Staff was sitting on the floor and could not see all of children. Some children were napping on cots behind classroom equipment/furniture and were out of view of staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.37(c) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Aides supervised all times
“At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 and #2 working together with a group of children both outside the facility in the morning and then later inside the facility. After a review of staff files, it was noted that neither had a combination of education and experience to qualify as at least an assistant group supervisor. Facility staff #5 was observed working alone in the infant room during naptime but did not have the required verification in the file of two years' experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Facility staff #6 was observed working alone in the infant room in the morning but did not have verification in the file of at least two years' experience to qualify as at least an assistant group supervisor. Facility staff #7 was observed working in the two-year-old room but there was not verification of any childcare experience in the file to qualify as at least an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed staff working without the required clearances on file. Facility staff #1 did not have the required FBI clearance on file and was working with facility staff #2, who was not qualified to be a supervising staff person. Facility staff #2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance and did not have mandated reporter training on file at the time of inspection. Facility staff #3 had volunteer state police and child abuse clearances on file at the time of inspection. Facility staff #4 did not have the required Department of Human Services FBI clearance. The FBI clearance on file at the time of inspection was a Department of Justice clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff #8 did not have a health assessment at least every 24 months. The last health assessment on file was dated 8/5/2022. Facility staff #4 did not have a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing initial service as required. There was no health assessment on file but staff had been working for approximately 3 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representative observed several areas in the preschool room that had peeling paint and plaster. Certification Representatives also observed a hole in the wall by the back exit door.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“During the inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representative observed children were being transported in a 12-passenger van which is prohibited.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.161(b) Food
“During the inspection, Certification Representatives observed that a bottle of formula had not been refrigerated for approximately 4 hours and was not stored properly or discarded. Staff indicated that facility child #1 was given the bottle for nap at approximately 12 pm. The child was observed with the bottle in their mouth at approximately 2:25 pm while sleeping. Staff reported that the child was asleep and then woke up and put the bottle back in their mouth. At that time staff removed the bottle from the child. At approximately 4:07 pm the bottle was observed on a ledge in the classroom in an area reachable to the child and then was placed in the child's bookbag to go home.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed several children in various classrooms of the facility napping and there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“During the inspection, at approximately 2 pm, Certification Representatives observed facility child #1 sleeping with a bottle of formula/milk in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed that children were not properly supervised in the pre-school classroom. Staff was sitting on the floor and could not see all of children. Some children were napping on cots behind classroom equipment/furniture and were out of view of staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.37(c) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Aides supervised all times
“At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 and #2 working together with a group of children both outside the facility in the morning and then later inside the facility. After a review of staff files, it was noted that neither had a combination of education and experience to qualify as at least an assistant group supervisor. Facility staff #5 was observed working alone in the infant room during naptime but did not have the required verification in the file of two years' experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor. Facility staff #6 was observed working alone in the infant room in the morning but did not have verification in the file of at least two years' experience to qualify as at least an assistant group supervisor. Facility staff #7 was observed working in the two-year-old room but there was not verification of any childcare experience in the file to qualify as at least an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection on 9/4/2024, Certification Representatives observed staff working without the required clearances on file. Facility staff #1 did not have the required FBI clearance on file and was working with facility staff #2, who was not qualified to be a supervising staff person. Facility staff #2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance and did not have mandated reporter training on file at the time of inspection. Facility staff #3 had volunteer state police and child abuse clearances on file at the time of inspection. Facility staff #4 did not have the required Department of Human Services FBI clearance. The FBI clearance on file at the time of inspection was a Department of Justice clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Facility staff #8 did not have a health assessment at least every 24 months. The last health assessment on file was dated 8/5/2022. Facility staff #4 did not have a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing initial service as required. There was no health assessment on file but staff had been working for approximately 3 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During complaint investigation it was verified that staff physically hit child and grabbed them by their hair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During complaint investigation it was verified that staff #1 physically hit child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During complaint investigation it was verified that staff physically hit child and grabbed them by their hair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During complaint investigation it was verified that staff #1 physically hit child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During a complaint investigation facility person # 1 violated the law of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Clean Indoor Air Act and Code 10-614 of the Philadelphia Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law by vaping in a workspace.”
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the investigation facility person #1 was observed saying "we don't spit on ourselves that is stupid" to child #1.”
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the investigation facility person #1 was observed saying "we don't spit on ourselves that is stupid" to child #1.”
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the investigation facility person #1 was observed saying "we don't spit on ourselves that is stupid" to child #1.”
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the investigation facility person #1 was observed saying "we don't spit on ourselves that is stupid" to child #1.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the investigation toxic cleaning supplies were left on the table and changing stations in the reach of children in the one's room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the investigation the changing table in the one's class was not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“At the time of investigation bottles were left out of children as they were napping by their nap mats (sleeping equipment).”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of investigation, the refrigerator would not stay closed and there was no thermometer in the refrigerator but one was in the freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.161(b) Food
“During investigation the kitchen sinks that were used for food preparation were unclean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“At the time of investigation children in diapers had not been checked every 2 hours (no schedule or schedule used).”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.162(a) Four or more hours
“At the time of investigation facility was not able to provide evidence of feeding children every 4 hours while in care. Also, that children do not get fed breakfast if there is not enough staff to serve food and supervise children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the investigation toxic cleaning supplies were left on the table and changing stations in the reach of children in the one's room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the investigation the changing table in the one's class was not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“At the time of investigation bottles were left out of children as they were napping by their nap mats (sleeping equipment).”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of investigation, the refrigerator would not stay closed and there was no thermometer in the refrigerator but one was in the freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.161(b) Food
“During investigation the kitchen sinks that were used for food preparation were unclean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“At the time of investigation children in diapers had not been checked every 2 hours (no schedule or schedule used).”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.162(a) Four or more hours
“At the time of investigation facility was not able to provide evidence of feeding children every 4 hours while in care. Also, that children do not get fed breakfast if there is not enough staff to serve food and supervise children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of investigation staff was confirmed tossing child on cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“At the time of investigation, it was reported that staff person 1 did not complete an incident report for child #1's injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of investigation, it was reported that staff person #1 was not supervising child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. During the investigation, there was evidence that staff person #1 and #2 along with teachers from another facility were using harsh, demeaning language in front of the children during a heated argument across the street from the daycare center.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was torn carpet located in the school age classroom. (Correct on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The toilet located in classroom #3, bathroom #1 was not working properly.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a big stroller along with other items blocking the exit door located in the prek classroom. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The staff in room #1 and #2 were not assigned responsibility for specific children with a primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include the CSR assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3 and #5 did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(b)(2) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3 and #10 did not include an and initial health report. In addition, the record for child #5, #6 and #9 had an outdated health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash down the changing table with a sanitizing solution in between changing children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash their hands in between changing other children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The infant did not have a written feeding schedule obtained from the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have proof that the emergency plan had been sent to their local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was hand soap and sanitizers on the sinks of children's bathroom and in classrooms #1, #2 and #3. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff #2 did not have an updated child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #2 was low and in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #1 was missing gloves. The first aid kit in the school age classroom was missing children emergency contact forms, gloves, tweezers and water. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash the childs hands.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. During the investigation, there was evidence that staff person #1 and #2 along with teachers from another facility were using harsh, demeaning language in front of the children during a heated argument across the street from the daycare center.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was torn carpet located in the school age classroom. (Correct on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The toilet located in classroom #3, bathroom #1 was not working properly.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a big stroller along with other items blocking the exit door located in the prek classroom. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The staff in room #1 and #2 were not assigned responsibility for specific children with a primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include the CSR assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include the address of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3 and #5 did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(b)(2) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3 and #10 did not include an and initial health report. In addition, the record for child #5, #6 and #9 had an outdated health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash down the changing table with a sanitizing solution in between changing children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash their hands in between changing other children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The infant did not have a written feeding schedule obtained from the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have proof that the emergency plan had been sent to their local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was hand soap and sanitizers on the sinks of children's bathroom and in classrooms #1, #2 and #3. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff #2 did not have an updated child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #2 was low and in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #1 was missing gloves. The first aid kit in the school age classroom was missing children emergency contact forms, gloves, tweezers and water. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On April 11, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not wash the childs hands.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 5.25.22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1-6 did not contain pediatic first aid/cpr training from an approved curriculum by a PQAS trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff # 2 thru #7 had Pediatric First Aid / CPR from an unapproved source at the time of the renewal.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
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6613 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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FAQ
Yes. First Class 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 April 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 16 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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.
93, 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, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 731-7717 to ask.
(267) 731-7717.
6820 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Church Oxford Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.