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627 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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First Class Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About First Class Learning Academy
First Class Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 125 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for First Class Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243190
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 13 of 13 visits · 18 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Transportation 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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Sep 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the liability insurance policy expired 3/27/25 to 3/27/26. CONTINUOUS NON- COMPLIANT.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2026
Aug 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the file did not include an annual emergency drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility paperwork and there was no updated documentation of fire alarm systems annual testing from a fire safety professional. (Last documentation 7/2025) The current documentation that was available had two different dates on the signature line (7/2025 and 8/2026)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2026
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the liability insurance policy expired 3/27/25 to 3/27/26.”
Jun 24, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and in the outdoor play space 2 classrooms, Young Toddler #2 and Infant extension did not have an emergency bag that included a first aid kit including a water bottle with them in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough of the outdoor play space, older toddler #1, older toddler #2, young toddler #1, young toddler #2 and the infant extension rooms staff did not have the emergency contact information specific to each child with them in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative conducted an interview with staff #1 who stated she did not complete an incident report after accidentally dropping an Alexa speaker on a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
Jun 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and in the outdoor play space 2 classrooms, Young Toddler #2 and Infant extension did not have an emergency bag that included a first aid kit including a water bottle with them in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough of the outdoor play space, older toddler #1, older toddler #2, young toddler #1, young toddler #2 and the infant extension rooms staff did not have the emergency contact information specific to each child with them in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative conducted an interview with staff #1 who stated she did not complete an incident report after accidentally dropping an Alexa speaker on a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
Feb 18, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation certification representative viewed the facility camera footage via text message and interviewed the staff as to what they were doing and how they were positioned during naptime staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 were not properly positioned in a way that allowed proper supervision of all the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
Nov 25, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, in room #5 staff #1 and staff #2 were unable to identify their specific children in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and staff #1 and staff #2 in room #5 were out of ratio. The youngest child in the room was 2 years old and there were 13 children with 2 staff. (Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative interviewed 6 staff members and per the investigation it was determined that staff #1 singled out a child by saying "If you wake him/her up I'm going to put you in the dark closet to sleep." "Scare tactic."”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, in room #5 staff #1 and staff #2 were unable to identify their specific children in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During an unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and staff #1 and staff #2 in room #5 were out of ratio. The youngest child in the room was 2 years old and there were 13 children with 2 staff. (Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative interviewed 6 staff members and per the investigation it was determined that staff #1 singled out a child by saying "If you wake him/her up I'm going to put you in the dark closet to sleep." "Scare tactic."”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and watched an active diaper changing. After diaper changing staff #1 did not assist in washing the hands of a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“During the unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed the facility vehicle, and the vehicle is a 12-passenger van which the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
Aug 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an updated health assessment. last date8/4/2023”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
Jul 28, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative viewed the facilities camera footage for a complaint investigation and observed in the infant room during naptime a child awake and actively playing while in the crib, as well as staff #1 restraining and pinning a child down with their leg across the child's back to keep the child from moving for approximately 6 minutes until child went to sleep. Video footage 14:06:20 to 14:12:08.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative viewed the facilities camera footage and observed staff #1 in the infant room aggressively handling the child and forcefully putting the child face down on the mat causing the child to bite its lip and bleed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
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Jul 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative viewed the facilities camera footage for a complaint investigation and observed in the infant room during naptime a child awake and actively playing while in the crib, as well as staff #1 restraining and pinning a child down with their leg across the child's back to keep the child from moving for approximately 6 minutes until child went to sleep. Video footage 14:06:20 to 14:12:08.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative viewed the facilities camera footage and observed staff #1 in the infant room aggressively handling the child and forcefully putting the child face down on the mat causing the child to bite its lip and bleed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
Oct 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.111(c)/3270.112 Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 were not interacting with the infants and there were infants laying down with bottles in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was a broken electrical receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
Oct 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.111(c)/3270.112 Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 were not interacting with the infants and there were infants laying down with bottles in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was a broken electrical receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
Oct 3, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.182(4)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2 and child #3 didn't have a signed parental consent for administration of medications, special dietary needs, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #7 and staff #8 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the files for child #1 and child #2 did not include written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of a flu immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #3 didn't have an address for the release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #3, staff #4 are missing NSOR clearances and staff #7 is missing a signed disclosure form, mandated reporter training, child abuse, criminal, FBI and NSOR clearances. Staff # 8 is missing a disclosure form and mandated reporter training, staff # 2 and staff #9 are missing are missing a disclosure form”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child and child #4 didn't have written consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff file and the files for staff #3, staff #4, staff #5, staff # 6, staff #8 and staff #9 did not contain a pqas certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #7, staff #8, and staff #9 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.31(g)/3270.31(h) Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #6, staff #7 and staff #8 did not contain the 10-hr. health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the file for staff #7 and staff #8 did not contain 2 written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files of staff #1 and staff #4 did not include a verification of childcare experience. The files of staff # 5 and staff #6 did not have a verification of education and the files for staff # 7 and staff #8 was missing verification for education and childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 doesn't include their health insurance policy or policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 12 staff files and the files for staff #7 and staff #8 did not have TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
May 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“On the day of visit the facility relocation was the local CVS which is not appropriate for a daycare center that size.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“On the day of initial inspection, the facility did not have current comprehensive general liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about First Class Learning Academy
Is First Class Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. First Class Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was First Class Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Class Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 13 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 First Class Learning Academy care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does First Class Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Class Learning Academy's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Class Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 758-8886 to ask.
What is First Class Learning Academy's phone number?
(267) 758-8886.
Where is First Class Learning Academy?
2607 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19125. The nearest other daycare we list is Starlight Starbright Play and Learn, 0.2 miles away.