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Lamont Academy

4693 N Sydenham St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days

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About Lamont Academy

Lamont Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 83 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Lamont Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
83 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255605
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/19/2025, verification of the completion of an Annual Emergency Drill was not documented and kept on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/19/2025, the Tuberculin Skin results on the Staff Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #1 were unclear.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

  3. Jul 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 the emergency plan did not have lock-down procedure included in the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 The operator did not have a plan of continuity of operations in the event of an emergency in the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 staff person #1 had an expired Child Abuse Mandated Reporter's training certificate. Staff person #2 had a PA Criminal Clearance without the record/attachment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(d)/3270.181(e) Dated signature affixed/Emergency master file updated

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/22/24 the emergency contact forms in the classroom did not have a date or parent signature attesting to the accuracy of the information.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

  5. Aug 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #1 contained PA State Police Clearance that was incomplete, PA State Police Clearance on file stated "Request Under Review"; FBI Clearance on file for staff person #1 did not contain all required documents (RAP Sheet). File for staff person #2 did not contain requests for and/or completed required clearances for staff person to be able to work in a child care setting nor verification of completed Mandated Reporter training; file of staff person #2 only contained request for NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education, previous child care experience nor required trainings for staff person to work in a child care setting (emergency plan training/health and safety training/pediatric first aid and CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #2 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff persons suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During unannounced inspection 08/18/2023, file of staff person #2 did not contain a health assessment showing staff person was free from communicable disease and able to work with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

  6. May 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On May 2, 2023 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children 1,3,4, and 5 were missing updated physical health exams.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(7) Health and Safety Training - Emergency preparedness

      “On May 2, 2023 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 file was missing Emergency plan training..”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On May 2, 2023 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the fire drill log did not obtain record of testing of the fire detection system each 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “On May 2, 2023, during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children 1, 2, 4 and 5 agreement form was missing an admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

  7. Mar 22, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children

      “On March 22.2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the preschool classroom was out of ratio. AGS and Aide in 1 room with 18 children, AGS was out of room to serve and prepare lunch leaving AIDE alone with 18 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #3, were missing updated health examinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #3, ere missing updated health examinations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a toddlers sippy cup was not labeled while in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the provider was unable to set off fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that provider did not have annual letter on file that was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that 1 staff was present in the young toddler room with six children youngest child 13 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “On March 22, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff person # 1 First Aid & CPR certificate not an acceptable trainer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 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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Questions about Lamont Academy

Is Lamont Academy licensed?

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

When was Lamont Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lamont Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Lamont Academy care for?

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

Does Lamont Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lamont Academy'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 Lamont Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 329-2200 to ask.

What is Lamont Academy's phone number?

(215) 329-2200.

Where is Lamont Academy?

4693 N Sydenham St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is North Wales Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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