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Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 6 days
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About Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center
Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 36 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 36 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 | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| 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 | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247864
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Transportation 2
- 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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Oct 28, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection, the health assessment for child #1 was dated 6/8/24. The health assessment for child #2 was dated 1/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the infant room did not include scissors. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 included a health assessment dated 12/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection, the large outdoor play equipment had a railing that was observed disconnected.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 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: Oct 31, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 and #2 had a pediatric cpr and first aid training certificate dated from 12/2/22-12/31/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
Nov 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not have a high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of the inspection, bleach, degreaser, all-purpose cleaner, bug spray and backyard bug control spray were accessible to children. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection, the HVAC vent in the infant room floor did not have a proper cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was present in the infant room, both children's bathrooms and preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not have consent for swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 exited the preschool classroom to open the main door of the facility and left the children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
Dec 1, 2023Inspection19 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed child #1, #2 and #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed staff person #2's health assessment is expired. The last health assessment on file is dated 5/14/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed child #4's health report did not include an up-to-date influenza vaccine. Last influenza vaccine on file is dated 11/17/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed room #2 did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed child #1 and #3's emergency contact information 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: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed child #1 and #4's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed child #1's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed room #2 did not have a daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed room #1 and the school age room did not have hand washing signs posted above the sinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed peeled paint in room #1 and room #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed the outside play space's wooden fence is in disrepair. Observed pieces of wood stacked against the fence. Also observed branches breakage on the trees above the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed staff person #3's driver's license is current and issued from the state of New York where she last resided. New York clearances for staff person #3 are not on file. Observed staff person #5's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed staff person #4's pediatric first-aid and CPR training expired. The last one on file is dated 10/31/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed staff person #1, #2 and #3's file did not include the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training verification. Corrected on 12/7/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 observed the operator did not have verification that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
Dec 12, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/22, it was observed that the emergency contact for child #3 had expired. Document dated 5/18/22”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection on12/12/22, it was observed that the records of child #3 and child #5did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/22, it was observed that the sink in the rear hallway was not draining There was peeling paint in the cot room, blue room and purple main room”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/22, it was observed that the records of staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience, education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.131(e)(4) Annual immunization reporting to DOH
“During the renewal inspection on12/12/22, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #4, and child #5 did not comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. Immunizations dated 10/8/20 ,10/29/18, and 5/15/21 respectively with no exemption letters in the record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection on12/12/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not contain an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/22, it was observed that the records of staff #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/22, it was observed that the facility retained the original agreement for child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/22, it was observed that the records of child #3 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: Jan 12, 2023
Nov 17, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 11/17/21, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the school age room on lower level, at the top of the back stairway ,and in the second entrance area near the doorway.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center
Is Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 3 of 3 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 Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 774-1501 to ask.
What is Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 774-1501.
Where is Leaps and Bounds Childcare and Learning Center?
7712 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152. The nearest other daycare we list is A Step Ahead Day Care, under 0.1 miles away.