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Im Back Learning Academy

2800 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

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About Im Back Learning Academy

Im Back Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Aug 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 8/26/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 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: Aug 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 8/26/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 8/26/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

  2. Sep 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection conducted 9/3/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent 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: Sep 5, 2025

  3. Aug 26, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, peeled paint was observed around the wall boarders in the main first floor childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, water stains were observed in the ceiling in the first-floor main childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, the back exit door in the indoor play space was observed blocked with a 4-seater stroller. The steps to enter the second floor was blocked with a box of can pineapples.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, one of the windows in the childcare space on the third floor was not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, a large bottle of hand sanitizer, and 20lb jiffy melt salt was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the main first floor childcare space. Sanitizer cleaning solution spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the second-floor children's bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, an outlet in the first-floor main childcare space and third floor main childcare space was missing a protective cover. Protective covers were also missing from an outlet surge accessible to children in the second-floor childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, the staff record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include verification of education to qualify them for the positions performing (Aid).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, there was no verification produced verifying staff person #1 received a written evaluation within a 12month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 was not updated within a 6-month period. (Last dated 9/8/2023).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, the record reviewed for child #1 did not include a copy of the child's health report. Immunizations were available. (See code sheet for start date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include two written references speaking to the staff persons suitably. Only one reference in the record spoke to the staff persons suitability to work with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, upon request there was no accident, injury or illness file available for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “During the renewal inspection conducted on August 26, 2024, there was no step stool or platform observed for children using them to easily approach the sink to wash their hands without being picked up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

  4. May 17, 2024Complaint investigation10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the file reviewed for staff #3 did not contain a Health assessment. The health assessment reviewed for staff #2 was not acceptable. The date on the health report appeared to be altered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, there were 10 children in the front main childcare space with Staff #1 and #2. When asked to name the children they were assigned to, staff #1 named 5 children. Staff #2 named 1 child. There were four children not named. Staff #1 stated the additional children that were not named, were assigned to staff #3 who was not present in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the second and third floor childcare space ceiling had visible water stains. The childcare space on the 3rd floor had a broken outlet plate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection 2 outlets on the first-floor main childcare space were missing protective covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the record reviewed for staff #1 and #3 did not include education and experience to qualify for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/2024 the record reviewed for staff person #3 (hire date see code sheet) did not include (State Police/ Criminal background, Child Abuse, FBI fingerprint, and a signed disclosure statement). The record reviewed for staff #1 (hire date see code sheet) did not include mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/2024 the fire safety training reviewed for staff #2 and #4 was not updated within a 12-month period. Expiration date was 2/6/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there was no evidence that Staff #1, and #3 completed emergency plan training at the time of their initial employment. The emergency plan reviewed for staff #2 was not updated within a 12-month period, dated 10/3/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the record reviewed for facility person #3 did not include verification of name, address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On May 17, 2024 during the complaint investigation there were 10 children present in the 1st floor front main childcare space with staff person #1 and #2. The youngest child in the group was in infant age child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

  5. May 17, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the file reviewed for staff #3 did not contain a Health assessment. The health assessment reviewed for staff #2 was not acceptable. The date on the health report appeared to be altered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, there were 10 children in the front main childcare space with Staff #1 and #2. When asked to name the children they were assigned to, staff #1 named 5 children. Staff #2 named 1 child. There were four children not named. Staff #1 stated the additional children that were not named, were assigned to staff #3 who was not present in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the second and third floor childcare space ceiling had visible water stains. The childcare space on the 3rd floor had a broken outlet plate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection 2 outlets on the first-floor main childcare space were missing protective covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection the record reviewed for staff #1 and #3 did not include education and experience to qualify for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/2024 the record reviewed for staff person #3 (hire date see code sheet) did not include (State Police/ Criminal background, Child Abuse, FBI fingerprint, and a signed disclosure statement). The record reviewed for staff #1 (hire date see code sheet) did not include mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/2024 the fire safety training reviewed for staff #2 and #4 was not updated within a 12-month period. Expiration date was 2/6/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection there was no evidence that Staff #1, and #3 completed emergency plan training at the time of their initial employment. The emergency plan reviewed for staff #2 was not updated within a 12-month period, dated 10/3/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone

      “On May 17, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the record reviewed for facility person #3 did not include verification of name, address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On May 17, 2024 during the complaint investigation there were 10 children present in the 1st floor front main childcare space with staff person #1 and #2. The youngest child in the group was in infant age child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

  6. Oct 3, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “File record for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(4) Written consent

      “File record for Child #1 did not include emergency contact information that included the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Certification Representative observed the second and third floor ceiling in need of repair”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “File Record #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

  7. Nov 15, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN ROOM #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS WHITE PEELING PAINT LOCATED ON THE LOWER WALL AND ABOVE THE SINK LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS A BOX OF PLASTIC TRASH BAGS LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM, IN REACH OF THE CHILDREN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE AN INITIAL HEALTH REPORT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN HAD NOT BEEN SENT TO THEIR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

  8. Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Im Back Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Im Back Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Im Back Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Im Back Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Im Back Learning Academy care for?

41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Im Back Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Im Back Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 595-2585 to confirm.

How much does Im Back Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 595-2585 to ask.

What is Im Back Learning Academy's phone number?

(215) 595-2585.

Where is Im Back Learning Academy?

2800 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The nearest other daycare we list is Im Back Learning Academy 2, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).