Oasis Development and Learning Center
5248 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
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Happy Feet Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 86 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Happy Feet Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 25 rules in all · 24 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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3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of the inspection, a thermometer was not observed in the second floor staff refrigerator. Non-compliance was corrected onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“At the time of the inspection, a first aid kit was not observed in the preschool and school-age rooms upstairs. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 12/4/24 staff person #1 was observed with 5 children, and staff person#1 identified child #1 twice incorrectly. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the inspection on 12/4/24 the file records for child #2 and 3 included a child service report that was older than 6-month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 6/17/24 the preschool classroom was observed outside and did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for 10 children receiving care in the space. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 6/17/24 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a NSOR. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the inspection on 6/17/24 the preschool classroom was observed outside and did not have a first aid kit present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 6/17/24 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and did not have an initial health assessment. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1--- has unacceptable first aid/CPR training in an unapproved curriculum; the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 6/17/24 staff person #2 was observed with 10 children outside alone and did not know the names of all 10 children. Staff person#2 knew 9 out of the 10 names. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection on 6/10/24 staff person took child #4 to the bathroom to change their diaper, and left staff person #2 alone with 6 children, 3 of the children were young toddlers. This citation is a violation of the settlement agreement signed on 5/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 6/10/2024 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 6/10/24 the first-aid kits in the Preschool classroom was missing gloves and in the Infants Classroom was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the inspection on 6/10/24 the file records for child #4 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the inspection on 6/10/24 the file records for child # 4 and 5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the inspection on 6/10/24 staff person #1 was observed conducting a diaper series and did not clean the surfaces after diapering the child..”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection on 6/10/24 the file record for child#2 and 3 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the inspection on 6/10/24 the Infants classroom did not have a daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the inspection on 4/22/2024 the sippy cup for child #1 was observed not labeled in the Preschool Area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 11/20/23 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 9/27/2022 (date of hire: see code list ).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the inspection on 11/20/2023 the file record1 for child #1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the inspection on 11/20/2023 the file record for child # 1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 11/202023 the cribs in the Infant room and the cots in the Toddler Area and Preschool Area did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the inspection on 11/20/23 the facility did not have the provisional certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 the file records for staff person#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: Oct 25, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care alone and did not have a file record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 the file record for staff person #3 did not include an initial health assessment.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 the older toddler and preschool room did not have all of the emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Ongoing Noncompliance-During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care in the Preschool Area and did not know any of the names of the children. Staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care in the Toddler classroom alone with 7 children and did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“During the inspection on 10/11/2023 child #1 was observed crying excessively over 5 minutes and child was not held, consoled or talked to by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care alone with 7 children the youngest child was an older toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff persons # 6 were observed providing direct child care alone and their file records did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff person #6 was observed alone with children and does not qualify to be any position in child care”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 10/11/2023 the file record for staff person #3 included a file record that included a state police that had a results of a record and did not include a rap sheet. Staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care alone and did not have a file record (any CPSL requirements. Facility Person #-3 and 6-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Ongoing noncompliance- Staff persons #3 and 6-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3-- does not have the required health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 10/11/2023 staff person #3 and 6 were observed providing direct child care alone and did not have pediatric first aid /cpr training. The file for staff person #5 did not include pediatric first aid /cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 10/11/23 the file record for staff persons #3 and 5 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During the inspection on 10/11/2023 the facility did not have the negative sanction letter posted as directed in the Negative sanction letter.”
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the inspection on 10/11/23 the hot water temperature measured 120.7° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for staff person#4 and 5 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #2.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for staff person #4 and 5 did not include an initial health assessment. The file record for staff person #3 included a staff health assessment (dated: 2/10/2023) with TB screening results (dated: 2/10/2023). By letter dated 8/1/2023 the date of the health assessment and TB screening result for staff person # 3 were confirmed by the doctor's office to be fraudulent.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for child #5 did not include an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for child #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Ongoing noncompliance- Staff person #3-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Ongoing noncompliance- Staff persons #3-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3-- does not have the required health and safety training.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file record for staff person #2 included a state police clearance that was pending/ the results for record were not completed. Staff Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff person #4 was observed alone with child #2 in the office and was a facility person identified as administrative staff who did not qualify as a child care staff.”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff persons # 3 and 4 were observed providing direct child care alone and their file records did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility”
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the cribs in the Infant room, cots in the Preschool room did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff person#2 did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group, staff person was observed with 9 children alone and gave the responsibility for 3 children.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff person #1 was observed leaving three children alone unsupervised at approximately 12:18 pm. Staff person #1 left the classroom and went to the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for staff person#4 and 5 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #2.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for staff person #4 and 5 did not include an initial health assessment. The file record for staff person #3 included a staff health assessment (dated: 2/10/2023) with TB screening results (dated: 2/10/2023). By letter dated 8/1/2023 the date of the health assessment and TB screening result for staff person # 3 were confirmed by the doctor's office to be fraudulent.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for child #5 did not include an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file records for child #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Ongoing noncompliance- Staff person #3-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Ongoing noncompliance- Staff persons #3-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3-- does not have the required health and safety training.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the file record for staff person #2 included a state police clearance that was pending/ the results for record were not completed. Staff Person #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff person #4 was observed alone with child #2 in the office and was a facility person identified as administrative staff who did not qualify as a child care staff.”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff persons # 3 and 4 were observed providing direct child care alone and their file records did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. The file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility”
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 7/27/2023 the cribs in the Infant room, cots in the Preschool room did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff person#2 did not know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group, staff person was observed with 9 children alone and gave the responsibility for 3 children.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 7/27/2023 staff person #1 was observed leaving three children alone unsupervised at approximately 12:18 pm. Staff person #1 left the classroom and went to the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“According to the self-reported noncompliance on 6/9/2023 staff person #1 was observed cursing and threatening child#1 at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 child #1 was observed receiving direct child care on the 2nd floor, the child was less than 2 1/2 years old. This does not comply with the restrictions of the certificate of occupancy. Staff persons #2,5,6, 9-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2,5,6 and 9-- does not have the required health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file record for staff person #7 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file record for staff person# 6 did not include a FBI clearance, and NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person#9 did not include a state police clearance and NSOR clearance. Staff persons #6 and 9 were observed providing direct child care alone. Staff Person #6-and 9--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 staff persons # 2, 7,9 were observed providing direct child care alone and their file records did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. During the investigation it was determined that staff person was alone with children providing direct child care and the file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file records for staff person#5 and 6 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the toddler room and the school age room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space. During the inspection on 4/14/2023 the infant room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space.”
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the electronic inspection the file record for staff person # 8 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #2,5,6, 9-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2,5,6 9-- does not have the required health and safety training. The file record for staff person #10 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file records for staff person #6 did not include a health assessment.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 staff persons #6, 7 were observed providing direct child care alone and did not have pediatric first aid /cpr training. During the investigation it was determined that staff person #5 was alone providing direct child care and did not have pediatric first aid/cpr training.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection on 4/14/2023 staff person #2 was observed having 5 children alone, the youngest child was an infant. from approximately 8:14 am-8:17 am. Staff person #1 was observed with 8 children at 8:46 am and by 9:00 am had 11 children alone, the youngest child was an older toddler.”
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“During the inspection on 4/14/2023 it was determined that staff person #5 was observed alone with children and does not qualify to be any position in child care.”
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation 4/6/2023 and 4/14/2023 it was determined that staff person #3, 4 and 6 were seen and heard cursing around and at children.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 three children were observed being sent upstairs alone unsupervised by a parent. The investigation also determined that child #1 was kicked out of their classroom and sent down to their parent staff person#4 alone unsupervised.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 child #1 was observed receiving direct child care on the 2nd floor, the child was less than 2 1/2 years old. This does not comply with the restrictions of the certificate of occupancy. Staff persons #2,5,6, 9-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2,5,6 and 9-- does not have the required health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file record for staff person #7 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file record for staff person# 6 did not include a FBI clearance, and NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person#9 did not include a state police clearance and NSOR clearance. Staff persons #6 and 9 were observed providing direct child care alone. Staff Person #6-and 9--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 staff persons # 2, 7,9 were observed providing direct child care alone and their file records did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. During the investigation it was determined that staff person was alone with children providing direct child care and the file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file records for staff person#5 and 6 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the toddler room and the school age room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space. During the inspection on 4/14/2023 the infant room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space.”
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the electronic inspection the file record for staff person # 8 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #2,5,6, 9-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2,5,6 9-- does not have the required health and safety training. The file record for staff person #10 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file records for staff person #6 did not include a health assessment.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 staff persons #6, 7 were observed providing direct child care alone and did not have pediatric first aid /cpr training. During the investigation it was determined that staff person #5 was alone providing direct child care and did not have pediatric first aid/cpr training.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection on 4/14/2023 staff person #2 was observed having 5 children alone, the youngest child was an infant. from approximately 8:14 am-8:17 am. Staff person #1 was observed with 8 children at 8:46 am and by 9:00 am had 11 children alone, the youngest child was an older toddler.”
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“During the inspection on 4/14/2023 it was determined that staff person #5 was observed alone with children and does not qualify to be any position in child care.”
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation 4/6/2023 and 4/14/2023 it was determined that staff person #3, 4 and 6 were seen and heard cursing around and at children.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 three children were observed being sent upstairs alone unsupervised by a parent. The investigation also determined that child #1 was kicked out of their classroom and sent down to their parent staff person#4 alone unsupervised.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 child #1 was observed receiving direct child care on the 2nd floor, the child was less than 2 1/2 years old. This does not comply with the restrictions of the certificate of occupancy. Staff persons #2,5,6, 9-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2,5,6 and 9-- does not have the required health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file record for staff person #7 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file record for staff person# 6 did not include a FBI clearance, and NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person#9 did not include a state police clearance and NSOR clearance. Staff persons #6 and 9 were observed providing direct child care alone. Staff Person #6-and 9--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 staff persons # 2, 7,9 were observed providing direct child care alone and their file records did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. During the investigation it was determined that staff person was alone with children providing direct child care and the file record for staff person #5 did not include verification of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file records for staff person#5 and 6 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the toddler room and the school age room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space. During the inspection on 4/14/2023 the infant room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for all of the children receiving care in the space.”
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the electronic inspection the file record for staff person # 8 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #2,5,6, 9-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2,5,6 9-- does not have the required health and safety training. The file record for staff person #10 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 the file records for staff person #6 did not include a health assessment.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 staff persons #6, 7 were observed providing direct child care alone and did not have pediatric first aid /cpr training. During the investigation it was determined that staff person #5 was alone providing direct child care and did not have pediatric first aid/cpr training.”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection on 4/14/2023 staff person #2 was observed having 5 children alone, the youngest child was an infant. from approximately 8:14 am-8:17 am. Staff person #1 was observed with 8 children at 8:46 am and by 9:00 am had 11 children alone, the youngest child was an older toddler.”
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“During the inspection on 4/14/2023 it was determined that staff person #5 was observed alone with children and does not qualify to be any position in child care.”
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation 4/6/2023 and 4/14/2023 it was determined that staff person #3, 4 and 6 were seen and heard cursing around and at children.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection on 4/6/2023 three children were observed being sent upstairs alone unsupervised by a parent. The investigation also determined that child #1 was kicked out of their classroom and sent down to their parent staff person#4 alone unsupervised.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the inspection on 2/24/2023 the file records for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 2/24/2023 the toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for 3 children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the inspection on 2/24/2023 the file record for staff person # 2 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 2/24/2023 the file record for staff person #1 did not include enough years of verified experience to qualify for the director position.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection on 2/24/2023 the file for staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment and TB screening results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 3/24/2022 the file records for staff person #1 did not include an initial TB test and the file record for staff person#3 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 3/24/2022 the file record for staff person #3 did not include two written, non family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 3/24/2022 the file record for staff persons # 1 did not include verification of education. The file record for Staff person #3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
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5248 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
5715 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
5734 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
417 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA
450 W Nedro Ave, Philadelphia, PA
5517 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
5415 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
6009 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
FAQ
Yes. Happy Feet Learning Center 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 November 6, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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.
86, the licensed capacity on the state record.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 335-3927 to ask.
(267) 335-3927.
5715 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is New Generation Academy, under 0.1 miles away.