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7300 Ogontz Ave 7306 7308, Philadelphia, PA
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Idas Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 31
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Idas Learning Center
Idas Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 31 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Idas Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Idas Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255191
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have required out of state clearances from the state (Florida) they resided within the last 5 years. In addition, staff person# 2 did not have required updated NSOR certificate documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection staff person #1 did not have required health and safety training completed and documented in their record as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and # 3 did not have required 12 hours of childcare training documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
Feb 5, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have required child abuse clearance and mandated child abuse training documented in her record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At time of inspection, the parents of children # 1,3 and 4 did not have written consent from emergency medical care and admin of minor first aid documented on their emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff person #3 did not have a negative TB screening documented in her record at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have a health assessment with negative TB reading documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(3) Designated release persons/Parent home/work address, phone
“At time of inspection, the parents of child # 3 did not have the names of release persons documented on their child's agreement from. In addition, children # 2 and #3 did not have work address documented on their children's emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have a copy of high school diploma documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
Feb 28, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff person #4 who has worked at facility over 1 year did not have pediatric first-aid /CPR documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of inspection, staff person #5 and volunteer (#6) did not have two non-family references documented in their records to attest to their ability to work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.31(a)/3270.192(2)(i) Age and Training/Age
“Individual #6 (volunteer) did not have proof of age documented in their file at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.76/3270.104(a) Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size
“At time of inspection, the cubbies in the second classroom area in main room was not mounted to prevent hazard from falling over and/or causing injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At time of inspection, staff #1-5 did not have a review of the facility emergency plan and they did not have annual fire safety training documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, the identified as a volunteer (#6) was missing the required FBI clearance and NSOR certificate documented in her record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.111(a)/3270.114 Written plan/Outdoor Activity
“At time of inspection, it was observed that the outdoor play yard has a capacity that is smaller than the facility capacity. However, the facility did not have a daily schedule to show when children are accommodated to use the outdoor play yard for large muscle play activity.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of inspection, the parents of children #1 and #2 did not have the addresses of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
Mar 29, 2023Visit2 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 03/29/23, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. Group 1 consist of 1 staff with 1 infant, 1 young toddler, and 3 older toddlers. Group 2 consist of 1 staff with 12 preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 03/29/23, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. Group 1 consist of 1 staff with 1 infant, 1 young toddler, and 3 older toddlers. Group 2 consist of 1 staff with 12 preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
Feb 13, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1 and 3 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed peeled paint on walls in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 2, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certifiarte.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“In review of children's files, child 1 emergency contact failed to be updated within a 6-month period. In review of children's files, the financial agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“In review of children's files, children enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, staff person 2 observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed a child in the bathroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“During renewal inspection on Monday 02/13/23, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. A facility staff was observed with 2 older toddlers and 5 preschoolers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed electrical outlets in main childcare space did not contain protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 02/13/23, cert rep observed cleaning materials in main childcare space accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill. Facility last conducted ad emergency drill on 02/10/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023
Mar 24, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/22, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. There was 16 children (4 older toddlers and 12 preschool age children) with 2 staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/22, cert rep observed hot water in children's bathroom exceeded 110° F. Water temperature read at 120 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/22, cert rep observed older toddlers sitting in highchairs for an excessive period of time.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/04/21, cert rep observed facility failed to have bottles and sippy cups labeled with child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Idas Learning Center
Is Idas Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Idas Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Idas Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Idas Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Idas Learning Center care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Idas Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Idas Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Idas Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 224-2949 to ask.
What is Idas Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 224-2949.
Where is Idas Learning Center?
1428 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidsville Learning Center Annex, under 0.1 miles away.