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Frankford Valley Early Learning Center

4300 Tacony St, Philadelphia, PA 191244.0· 2 reviews

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About Frankford Valley Early Learning Center

Frankford Valley Early Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Frankford Valley Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253487
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 27, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jan 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #2 and staff #3 record and observed fire safety training in record was expired: date of expiration 12/31/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.32(a)/3270.132(a) Comply with CPSL/Contact parent/keep record

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance was not in record: date of hire 8/28/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

  2. Jan 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not obtain health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed staff person #2 is missing 4 clock hours of annual childcare training in record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

  3. Jan 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed staff #1 physical examination expired, date of physical examination on record: 9/2/21. Staff #2 physical examination is expired, date of physical examination on record 9/3/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

  4. Feb 24, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of renewal inspection emergency contact forms and agreements were not updated for all children at least once in a 6-months period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “At the time of inspection, file for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #6 did not include DHS required FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency drill was not conducted annually, written documentation was not available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “At the time of renewal inspection, staff persons #3 and #5 had acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

  5. Feb 17, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Transportation

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a written record of fire drills on file at the facility did not include the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill. The last fire drill was conducted on 12/14/21, more that 60 days ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff person #1hired on 8/31/21, staff person #3 hired on 9/13/21, staff person #4 hired on 8/31/21, staff person #7 hired on 8/31/21 did not include complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff person #1hired on 8/31/21, staff person #2 hired on 10/18/21, staff person #3 hired on 9/13/21, staff person #4 hired on 8/31/21, staff person #5 hired on 8/30/21, staff person #6 hired on 8/30/21, and staff person #7 hired on 8/31/21 did not include Health and Safety training that has to be completed within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #2 did not include the physicians assessment of communicable diseases and the suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #2 was not complete and was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 hired on 9/13/21 did not include FBI clearance required by DHS and mandated reporter training. Staff person #3 is not a provisional hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 did not include complete verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022

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 Frankford Valley Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Frankford Valley Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Frankford Valley Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.

Does Frankford Valley Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Frankford Valley Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Frankford Valley Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 743-3100 to ask.

What is Frankford Valley Early Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 743-3100.

Where is Frankford Valley Early Learning Center?

4300 Tacony St, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is New Arisens Childcare Solutions, 0.2 miles away.

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