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Grace Neighborhood Academy
- licensed capacity
- 155
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Grace Neighborhood Academy
Grace Neighborhood Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 155 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 155 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 13 months-12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian), Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum for Preschoolers and Experience Curriculum for Toddlers |
| Staff | Teachers highly qualified in early childhood education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 155 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Grace Neighborhood Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 155 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247212
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 17, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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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Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed State Police Criminal clearance was for Volunteer purposes not employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed annual physical examination report was not in record..”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Certification rep reviewed staff #6 record and observed fire safety training in record is expired, date of certificate in record: 11/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Certification rep reviewed emergency plan delivery document and observed emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was not sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed physical examination report in record is expired; date of physical exam in record:9/11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed completion of 10 Hour Health and Safety Training for Center was not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed one written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification rep reviewed staff #3, #4, #5 and #7 record and observed NSOR clearances in record are expired; date of expiration 11/6/19.Staff # 8 mandated reporter training in record is expired: date of expiration: 11/12/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed emergency contact form did not include name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed a copy of the incident report was not in the child #1 record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
Mar 7, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“At the time of investigation certification rep observed staff #1 out of ratio with a total of 20 children in the PreK 1 and 3 classrooms. Staff # 1 was observed alone with a volunteer. The child youngest of age at the time of investigation was 3 years of age, while staff #2 went to grab something in another classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Volunteer had no record of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Volunteer record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Operator did not have a record for classroom volunteer, Child Abuse, FBI, State Police Criminal, NSOR clearance and a signed non-disclosure statement were not obtained and in record at the time of investigation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Physical examination and including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis was not in volunteer record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
Dec 12, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed documentation from the child's primary physician or CRNP that the child can return to school missing in record at the time of investigation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
Oct 27, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection certification rep read water temperature in the infant room at 111 F.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed staff #3 did not complete Mandated Reporter training. Staff #4 Mandated reporter certificate is expired, date of certificate in record: 4/22/2018.Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed NSOR clearance was not in record date of application in record: 9/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection emergency plan delivery document form was not in record with receipt that it was delivered to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Certification rep reviewed Staff #3, #4 and #5 record and observed Staff #3 has not competed Fire Safety Training, staff #4 Fire Safety Certificate on record is expired, date of certificate: 3/21/22, Staff #5 Fire safety Certificate on record is expired date of certificate: 6/6/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Certification rep reviewed children #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 record and observed the facility children enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain current documentation of the flu vaccine based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Certification rep reviewed child #3 record and observed date of the child's admission missing on financial agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed handwashing signs missing in the boys second floor bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed continuity of operation missing in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 and observed verification of employment missing in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person missing in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
Jun 8, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, document that staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis was not observed. Last emergency plan training on file was from 4/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff applied for PA State police and NSOR certificate. File of staff person #1 did not a complete DHS required FBI or PA State police that will allow staff #1 to be hired on a provisional basis.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
Nov 29, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not included acceptable pediatric First Aid / CPR training. Standard First Aid training was from American CPR Care Foundation which is not a PQAS approved curriculum and was not conducted by a PQAS-approved trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of renewal inspection a health assessment of staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #1 did not include an updated child heath report. Health report on file was from 8/5/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“At the time of renewal inspection observed evidence of infestation of gnats in Room 9 and bathroom located in near Room 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of renewal inspection, hot water temperature in Room 1 was 120° F, hot water temperature in Room 4 and 9 was 118° F. These areas were accessible to chidlren.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify and prevent child maltreatment was not observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
Nov 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of renewal inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
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 #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Neighborhood Academy
Is Grace Neighborhood Academy licensed?
Yes. Grace Neighborhood Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Grace Neighborhood Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 17, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Neighborhood Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 6 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 Grace Neighborhood Academy care for?
155, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Grace Neighborhood Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grace Neighborhood Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Grace Neighborhood Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 535-8400 to ask.
What is Grace Neighborhood Academy's phone number?
(215) 535-8400.
Where is Grace Neighborhood Academy?
5221 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Trinity Academy, under 0.1 miles away.