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Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy
Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care and summer camp. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Summer campAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care and summer camp |
| Enrichment | Gardening, dance, science, music, Leadership and team building workshops |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCIS/SUBSIDY |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00249165
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 31, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Records and paperwork 15
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Transportation 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 31, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3280.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3280.31(e) Age and training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include their 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include an updated emergency contact sheet nor a agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's vehicle did not have a copy of the emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3280.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During the inspection, it was observed that the first-aid kit in the vehicle was missing tweezers, scissor, and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, & 3, did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their 6-month child service report completed (CRP).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
Oct 21, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 1, and 2, were not able to confirm what children were in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the rest equipment was not properly labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.31(e) Age and training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their annual 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a hands-free trash can to dispose of soiled diapers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.166(1) Written statement
“While conducting my inspection I observed that there was no written feed statement collected from parent for all current infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility's fire extinguishers had not been inspected in the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1, and 2, did not contain updated emergency contact sheets or agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“While conducting my inspection I observed staff 2 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 3 and 4, did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, and 5, did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 4, and 5, did not contain their date of admission on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, agreement form did not conation the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a posted emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Inspection20 rules cited
3280.182(5)/3280.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, or signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.123(b) Parent receives original
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have a agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not have the special diet/meds portion of their emergency contact sheet completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During my inspection I observed that the vehicle used to transport the children did not have a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During my inspection I observed that the main room did not have a posted emergency transportation plan in the main room or in the child care vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.124(d) Excursions
“During my inspection I observed that the child care vehicle did not have emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not have the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents during a emergency, and after the emergency has ended.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.123(a)(4)/3280.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2,3, did not have whom the child may be released to, or their arrival and departure times on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.111(a) Written plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility dd not have a written daily activities sheet posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 118 degree.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.101(b) Include 6 categories of development
“During my inspection I observed that the did not have all the required play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not have their emergency contact information on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3280.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have acceptable verification of experience, and education.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
Jul 3, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3280.26(a)(3) Contact when arises
“During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that the provider did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3280.102(f) Hazardous toys and equipment
“During the initial inspection 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that a bookcase was not secured to the wall and was a hazard to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint on the left wall of the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023
3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that provider did not have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3280.26(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that the provider did not have an emergency plan that provides for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that there was a hook extending from the wall down towards the baseboard and it was a safety hazard for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that provider did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3280.26(a)(4) Contact when ended
“During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that the provider did not have an emergency plan that provider a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3280.26(a) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection dated 7/3/2023, certification representative observed that provider did not have an emergency plan for the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy
Is Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 31, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy's hours?
Every day, 6:30 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 307-3380 to ask.
What is Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy's phone number?
(215) 307-3380.
Where is Helping Hands Developmental Learning Academy?
Philadelphia, PA 19139. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.