Grace Neighborhood Academy
5221 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Grace Trinity Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 119 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, pre-k and preschool. 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 23 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 13 months-12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school 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 | 119 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Grace Trinity Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 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
“During complaint investigation it was found staff #1 slammed the door of the Sunshine room causing the window glass on the door to shatter with a total of three young toddlers and one teacher present in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During complaint investigation it was found staff #1 slammed the door of the Sunshine room causing the window glass on the door to shatter with a total of three young toddlers and one teacher present in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed date of last documented fire drill was conducted on 6/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed both of the sofa lining was observed ripped and peeled in the afterschool room and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed chipped paint in the left wall of the entrance to the afterschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection cert rep reviewed fire drill log and observed last fire detection testing was on 4/22/25. At the time of the renewal inspection staff #3 could not manually operate fire alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.14/3270.176(a) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Insured
“During the renewal inspection cert rep reviewed vehicle #1 insurance card and observed it was expired. Vehicle #2 registration was observed expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Cert rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed staff did not sign disclosure statement at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection cert rep observed cleaning spray left out in the bathroom stall and not kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification; 12/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 Mandated Reporter Training in record expired: date of expiration 5/15/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed record did not include staff #1 receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment or on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. updated emergency plan training was not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Certification rep observed staff #2 in the rainbow room with one child leaving staff #3 out of ratio with a total of 15 children, outside in the playground area, the youngest child was 3 years in age. Staff #2 was not able to provide the number of children in her assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed record did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“Certification rep reviewed child #5 record and observed physical exam in record is expired: 11/22/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“Certification rep reviewed child #5 record and observed emergency contact from did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Certification rep reviewed staff #4 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: Dec 20, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Certification rep reviewed staff #2, and #3 record and observed staff did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Certification rep reviewed staff #5 record and observed health assessment did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification rep reviewed staff #5 record and observed signed disclosure statement was not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed fire safety training in record expired, date of expiration:11/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 record and observed date of children admission is not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.162(b) Parents may provide
“Formula was not provided to child #1 as agreed upon by the parent and staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On the day of incident, no incident report was written and given to the parent by staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Certification rep reviewed children #5 #7 and #9 record and observed admission date for facility children are not in their child record.”
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“Certification rep reviewed child #3 record and observed child #3 is missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care in the emergency contact form. Certification rep observed Child #3 record and observed health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits missing on the emergency contact form.”
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Certification rep reviewed child #3 record and observed written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care missing on the emergency contact form.”
3270.124(b)(5)/3270.182(4) Information re: special needs/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“Certification rep reviewed children #2 and #3 record and observed information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation is missing on the emergency contact form. Certification rep reviewed children #2 #3 and #4 record and observed child #2 and #3 is missing signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. Child #4 signed parental consent for administration of medications on the emergency contact form.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the superstar's room had only 1 emergency contact form. The Rainbow room had 4 emergency contact forms out of 19 children enrolled in the classroom. In the Care Bears room there were 6 emergency contact forms out of 10 children enrolled. In the Sweet Peas room there were only 7 emergency contact forms out of 9 children enrolled.”
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Certification rep reviewed children #1, #4 and #5 record and observed financial fee agreement form in record was not updated within a - month period; child#1 date of agreement in record 6/23/22, child #2 9/26/22 and child #5 1/4/23. Emergency contacts for children #1, #2 and #3 were not reviewed and updated within a 6- month period, Child#1 date in record 1/23/22, child#2 9/6/22 and child #3 4/10/23. Child #2 did not have a financial agreement in record.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Certification rep reviewed children #1, #3 and #4 record and observed children health reports in record was not updated within a 12-month period. Child #1 date of health report in record: 4/25/22, child #3: 5/26/22 and child #4: 9/2022.”
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Certification rep reviewed children #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 and #7 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.”
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Certification rep reviewed staff #3 and #4 record and observed staff #3 Tb results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests are pending: date of physical exam on record 8/28/2023. Staff #4 Physical Exam is expired date on record 1/18/2021 and results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis are not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“Certification rep reviewed child #3 record and observed signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions missing on emergency contact form.”
3270.191 Individual Records
“Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed staff #3 did not have a complete record date of hire: 8/28/2023.”
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Certification rep reviewed Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 record and observed verification of experience was not in record. Staff #3 did not have education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. level of education in record.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed the 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: Dec 15, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Certification rep reviewed emergecny plan and observed a plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions missing on the emergecny plan.”
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection provider did not have in record a documented emergency drill log at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection provider did not have on record an annual written notification to local traffic authority.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 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.”
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance did not maintain on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed "continuity of operations" section missing in the emergecny plan.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Addendum from renewal inspection. During follow up visit on 2/15/24 certification rep received new information from staff data sheet. Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not have an NSOR clearance in record. Staff #5 did not have and NSOR certificate in record. staff #6 did not have an up-to-date FBI clearance on record, date of clearance in record 6/23/18. Staff #7 child abuse clearance in record expired, date of child abuse clearance in record 1/17/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed disclosure statement was not in record date of hire: 10/23/. Staff #3 did not obtain a Child Abuse clearance, State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance: date of hire 8/29/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed outlet covers missing on the back wall of the classroom and above counter in the back sink area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection certification rep read water temperature at 120 F in the girl's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the Supers Stars first aid kit did not contain a tweezer. The Sweet Peas first aid bag did not contain gauze tape and the afterschool room first aid bag did not contain bandages.”
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Durin the renewal inspection certification rep observed the girls and boy's bathroom did not have the proper handwashing sign above sink and toilets. In the care bears room bathroom sign above toilet was missing and, in the after, -school bathroom toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the outside gate that serves as an emergency exit was locked.”
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“Certification rep reviewed child #6 record and observed amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and date on which the fee is to be paid missing on agreement form.”
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“At the time of the complaint investigation, the temperature in Care Bears and Rainbow rooms were 56° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in Sweet Peas room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #5 were not updated once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Emergency contact form was reviewed by a parent on 1/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of renewal inspection, a health report of child #6 was not updated at least every 12 months. A health report on file was from 7/6/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1 did not include MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis A immunization recommended by ACIP. Immunization record of child #3 did not include influenza immunization. Immunization record of child #5 did not include Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, Influenza, MMR, and Varicella immunization. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1, #3, and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility person #2 did not include an updated health assessment. A health assessment on file was from 8/12/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2022
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that some emergency contact forms were not updated in Sweet Peas, Superstars, Super Sonic, and The Magic School Bus rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #2 included FBI clearance required by DHS that was more than 60 month old and are not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of renewal inspection, hot water temperature accessible to children in Sweet Peas room was 118° F, in Superstars and The Magic School Bus rooms were 112° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of renewal inspection, a handwashing sign that requires an able child and adult to wash hands after toileting and before eating was not posted at the sink in Superstars, Supersonics, girls and boys bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.111(a) Written plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in Care Bares room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #3 did not include enrolling parent work address and phone number. Emergency contact from of child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #3 did not include verification that staff completed required pre-service Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“At the time of the complaint investigation it was verified that staff person #1 was using harsh language in the presence of children while being overheard by two other staff members saying "They are getting on my nerves", "I have enough of these kids", "I am done with them".”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #3 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: Jan 10, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #4 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: Jan 10, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 and #5 did not include verification of 2 years experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 and #6 didn't contain proof of current written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 included FBI Clearance from 12/16/2016 which was more than 60 months old. File of staff person #5 hired on 8/30/21 did not include DHS required FBI clearance and NSOR Verification Certificate. Provisional hire period for staff person #5 ended on 10/14/21. In addition, file of staff person #5 did not contain verification of the required Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania training conducted within the 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 hired on 8/23/21 and staff person #5 hired on 8/30/21 did not include verification of health and safety training completed within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Grace Trinity 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 April 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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.
119, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 535-3885 to ask.
(215) 535-3885.
5200 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Neighborhood Academy, under 0.1 miles away.