Candy's Kids Learning Academy
2001 E Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA
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Foundations Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 26 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Foundations Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 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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3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the closet on the right side of the main room contained an electric drill and hammer, accessible and in reach to children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, Staff persons #2, and #3 have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. (The training reviewed was a full online course)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the education document reviewed in the file for staff person #1 were not acceptable. (The education document reviewed is a foreign document which needs to be translated and evaluated).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the file reviewed for staff person # 2 did not contain documentation of education qualifying staff person # 2 to work in their childcare position at the facility. (Assistant Group Supervisor)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the closet on the right side of the main room contained rodent spray, accessible and in reach to children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the ceiling tiles in the bathroom on the left side of the hall were stained, discolored.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was chipping paint along the blue pillar in the front of the main room near the entrance, and on the white shelf near the hallway of the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not wash their hands after completing a diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not contain the physician's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence or documentation on file of emergency drills being conducted annually, at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the file reviewed for child #2 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that the operator notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“On December 23, 2025, during the renewal inspection, emergency contact forms reviewed in the main room childcare space for the children present and receiving care in the spaces were incomplete (missing information). (Main room)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“The facility children were observed eating lunch on Styrofoam plates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
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 the time of inspection, the admissions information in the files for facility children #1-#5 did not have signed permission for emergency medical care and minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, the policy on file for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“At the time of the inspection, the infant room's bookshelf was not mounted on the wall. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the initial inspection, the operator did not have the emergency transportation plan and was not posted in every child care space. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to the issuance of certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the initial inspection, the staff person #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the initial inspection, facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infant, toddlers, children with special needs during an emergency. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the initial inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience, and education at the time of the initial inspection. Staff person #1 is employed as an AGS. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“At the time of the initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include contact of parents in the beginning and ending of an emergency situation. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the initial inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not have verification of emergency plan training at the time of employment. Non compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“At the time of the initial inspection, the indoor play space had napping mats, table and chairs. Corrected in site.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of initial inspection, the file for Staff person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not contain a completed PA state criminal clearance, DHS required FBI clearance, NSOR verification, dated disclosure statement or verification of completion of mandated reporter training. Non-compliance must be corrected prior to issuance of initial certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Foundations 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 June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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.
26, 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.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 977-1609 to ask.
(267) 977-1609.
3621 Emerald St, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The nearest other daycare we list is Candy's Kids Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.