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Inquiry Charter School
- licensed capacity
- 209
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Inquiry Charter School
Inquiry Charter School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 209 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 209 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| 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 | 209 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Inquiry Charter School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 209 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254915
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection, staff person # 1did not have verification of valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 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: Sep 26, 2025
Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and 2 did not have verification of valid health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of acceptable pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Sep 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #1,2,3 and 4 did not have verification of updated health and safety professional development training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.31(e)(1)(ii) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection, there was no verification that all of the trainings were conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
Sep 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 09/01/22 the file for staff #1 did not contain required NSOR certificate. Continued non compliance from renewal inspection on 07/26/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
Jul 26, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, file for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain required child abuse clearance, FBI clearance or NSOR certificate. File reviewed for staff person #3 and #4 hired (see code sheet) did not contain required NSOR certificate.”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, file for staff person #4 did not include verification of education and experience to qualify for AGS position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, files reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not have an updated health assessment within 1 year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, files for child #1, child #2 and child #3 reviewed did not include a child health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, emergency forms reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5 and child #6 were not updated within 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, file reviewed for staff #4 was missing (1) nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on July 26, 2022, health assessments reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 were not updated within 24 months. File for staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not contain health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Inquiry Charter School
Is Inquiry Charter School licensed?
Yes. Inquiry Charter School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Inquiry Charter School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inquiry Charter School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Inquiry Charter School care for?
209, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Inquiry Charter School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Inquiry Charter School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Inquiry Charter School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 823-5541 to ask.
What is Inquiry Charter School's phone number?
(215) 823-5541.
Where is Inquiry Charter School?
1301 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The nearest other daycare we list is See-It-Through, 0.1 miles away.