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Joshua Tree Learning Academy

401 Chester Pike, Darby, PA 190235.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
63
open each week
5 days

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About Joshua Tree Learning Academy

Joshua Tree Learning Academy is a child care center in Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 63 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
63 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Parent testimonial credits staff with supporting potty training
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Hi Mama)
Licensed capacity63 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Joshua Tree Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Joshua Tree Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
63 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253009
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Aug 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During a complaint investigation conducted on 08/11/26, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and discovered the school age program was out of ratio with 1 staff and 15 school agers ranged from 8 -11 years of age. (Corrected on Site)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

  2. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/08/2024, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and notice two unsteady shelving units were not durable safe.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

  6. Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE INFANT ROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about Joshua Tree Learning Academy

Is Joshua Tree Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Joshua Tree Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Joshua Tree Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Joshua Tree Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Joshua Tree Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Joshua Tree Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Joshua Tree Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 540-7541 to ask.

What is Joshua Tree Learning Academy's phone number?

(484) 540-7541.

Where is Joshua Tree Learning Academy?

401 Chester Pike, Darby, PA 19023. The nearest other daycare we list is Blessed Virgin Mary School, 0.1 miles away.

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