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Givers of Knowledge Academy
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About Givers of Knowledge Academy
Givers of Knowledge Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 81 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 81 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Givers of Knowledge Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 81 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256764
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Apr 15, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.21/3270.171(a) General Health and Safety/Pick-up and drop-off points
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff observed that the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Record for Child #3 did not include a record of the child's immunization status or vaccine history.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(c)/3270.181(c) Each child care space/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for multiple children in Rear Room #5 were not reviewed or updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #2 did not include verification of education and experience.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Child Records for Child #1, Child #2, #3 and #4 were missing initial health reports. The Child Record for Child#2 was also missing an updated health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #2 did not specify a date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that an electrical outlet on the right-side wall of Front Room #1 lacked a protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 did not possess two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to his/her suitability to serve as a Facility Person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.78/3270.82(g) Lighting/Clean and good repair
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the lighting fixture in the girls' restroom in the front child care space did not function.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During Renewal Inspection on 04/15/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include an address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During Initial Inspection on 09/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have verification of education and experience that meets the necessary qualifications in their corresponding staff records.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“During Initial Inspection on 09/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have a home address stored within their corresponding staff records.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During Initial Inspection on 09/16/2025, Certification Staff observed that the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Givers of Knowledge Academy
Is Givers of Knowledge Academy licensed?
Yes. Givers of Knowledge Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Givers of Knowledge Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Givers of Knowledge Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Givers of Knowledge Academy care for?
81, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Givers of Knowledge Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Givers of Knowledge Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (484) 983-4829 to confirm.
How much does Givers of Knowledge Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 983-4829 to ask.
What is Givers of Knowledge Academy's phone number?
(484) 983-4829.
Where is Givers of Knowledge Academy?
1600 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Thomas Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.