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Learn N Play Academy 3

7703 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191503.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
41
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7 days

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About Learn N Play Academy 3

Learn N Play Academy 3 is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
41 children

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MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayTodayOpen 24 hours

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Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Learn N Play Academy 3

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Capacity
41 children
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School-age children
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 48 rules in all · 36 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 19
  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “At the time of the inspection the rear bathroom (on right) had toxic cleaning fluid stored in the unlocked cabinet beneath the sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan had not been updated in over one year and there was no mention of the continuity of care in the event of not being able to access the building as per the recent updates by the department.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the verification of professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

  2. Mar 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of the inspection on the infant side of the facility the line of sight of the staff person was obscured by the furniture in the center of the room, making it difficult for the one and only staff person in the room to maintain supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “At the time of the inspection the bottles in use for the infants in care on the infant side were not all labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026

  3. Sep 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having worked at the facility for multiple years, did not have a current 12 hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the inspection there was an area of exposed drywall in the bathroom on the right, behind the kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “At the time of the inspection there was no sign posted at either toilet, on which the following requirement was written: facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of the inspection the most recent inspection report at the facility ( verifying the operability of the fire detection system) was 2023”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having worked at the facility for multiple years, did not have a current fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025

  4. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 27, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to the following staff records did not contain the two required reference letters. #7, #8 and #9”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training

      “As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to the records of the following staff persons had verification of completion of the health and safety trainings which were created prior to the most recent update. Staff person #1 and Staff person #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued noncompliance with regards to the record of staff person #9 lacking the verification of child care experience qualifications for the position they were serving.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to the records of the following staff persons (all having worked at the facility over one year) were lacking the proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff Person #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “Continued noncompliance with CPSL requirements: person #6 was lacking was lacking both the state police and the FBi clearance, Staff person #7 was lacking Child Abuse Clearance, Staff person #8 was lacking FBI clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and State police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to the record of staff person #3 and Staff person #4 did not contain a current valid first aide certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to the records of the following staff persons (all having served the facility over one year) were lacking the proof of the current fire safety training. Staff person #2, , Staff person #3, Staff person #5, and staff person #1”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “As of the date of this verification inspection there is continued non compliance with regards to ratio requirements: in the rear room a single staff person was caring for a group of 7 older toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024

  6. Aug 19, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons had verification of completion of the health and safety trainings which were created prior to the most recent update. Staff person #1 and Staff person #3.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection the following staff records did not contain the two required reference letters. #7, #8 and #9”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the inspection the record of child # 1 and # 4 was not updated in over 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “At the time of the inspection there was no individual record for child #5”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 following staff persons did not have current valid health assessments in their staff record: Staff person # 1”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 records of the following children did not contain current valid health assessments. #1, #3, #4”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for child #2 was not in the space where they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “At the time of the inspection the agreement of child #1 did not l specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of the inspection on more than one occasion, when the doorbell rang, staff person #8 did leave the primary care group unsupervised while they went to answer the front door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(b) Two facility persons on excursions

      “At the time of the inspection staff person #8 took a group of school aged children on a walking excursion.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of the inspection the rear room had a group of 11 children, including a two year old child, in the care of a single staff person”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #9 was lacking the verification of child care experience qualifications for the position they were serving.”
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed in the staff records: Staff person #2 did not have a current valid Mandated Reporter training in their file. Staff person #3 did not have a current valid Pennsylvania State Police clearance, Staff Person #5 did not have a completed National Sex Offender clearance letter. Staff person #6 was lacking was lacking both the state police and the FBi clearance, Staff person #7 was lacking Child Abuse Clearance, Staff person #8 was lacking FBI clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and State police clearance. Staff person #8 was observed taking a group of children in care ona walking excursion.”
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons (all having served the facility over one year) were lacking the proof of the current fire safety training. Staff person #2, , Staff person #3, Staff person #5, and staff person #1”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 and Staff person #4 did not contain a current valid first aide certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 1 did not contain current written verification of the training regarding the emergency plan at the time on an annual basis.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d)/3270.124(d) On excursions/Excursions

      “Staff person #8 did take a group of school aged children on a walking excursion and did not bring either a first aid kit or the children's emergency contact forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons (all having worked at the facility over one year) were lacking the proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff Person #3.”
  7. Jun 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(b) Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation

      “At the time of the inspection the facility temperature was observed and recorded at 83 degrees, the air conditioner was not functional. There are no windows in the facility and there are no fans.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “At the time of the inspection when certification representative did ask for the record of child #1, provider stated that they could not provide it immediately and stated they would "look in the basement for it" and further they thought maybe the former director "shredded it"”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “The rear classroom of the facility had 11 children, including multiple one year old children, in the care of a single staff person.”
  8. Apr 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection the noncompliance with the record of staff person #1 continued as they had none of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 displayed continued noncompliance as there still were no written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

  9. Feb 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking training regarding the emegency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had none of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of the inspection staff from the older toddler side did leave their primary care group and deliver the lunch to the infant side of the facility, which is a separate building (attached). The group they left had a single staff person caring for 8 children including 6 2-year-old children and 2 school aged children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “At the time of the inspection the facility had no director. Certification representative did learn directly from the director that they had resigned, no new director was presented by the facility, nor was the office informed of the facility in need of a new director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had none of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.”
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, who was observed caring for children, was lacking the FBI clearance as well as the National Sex Offender clearance information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

  10. Sep 28, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 (start date 3/24/22) and staff person #4 (start date 4/26/22) did not have proof of the current year's required fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #5 (start date 4/10/23) and Staff person #8 (start date 5/8/23)did not have proof of the completion of the required pediatric first aid”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had not been updated in over 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 records of staff person #1 and staff person #3, #4, #6, #9, #10 and #11 did not have a current valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #7 (start date 2/8/23) and #8 (start date 5/8/23) did not have proof of the required 10 hour health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/17/18 The record of staff person #3 had no state police clearance and a mandated reporter training dated 8/7/18 Staff persons #6, #9, #10, #11 all had no disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(5) Each staff person meets quals/Two written references

      “At the time of inspection, the records of staff person #3 was lacking the required reference letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons #2 and #4 did not have proof of the current emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1( start date (3/24/22) and Staff person #4 (start date 4/26/22) did not have a staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of the inspection there were 13 children in the care of 2 staff persons on the infant toddler side of the facility, including 5 infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “At the time of the inspection the record of child # 2 did not have a current valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 ( start date (3/24/22) and staff person #4 did not have proof of the 12 hours of required child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant

      “At the time of the inspection there had not been a fire drill documented at the facility in over 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2023

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  1. Jun 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a)/3270.119 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position

      “On 6/29/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 was observed asleep in the facility's swing in an upright position, not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

      “On 6/29/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #2 was observed asleep in the crib with a bottle. Additionally, young toddlers were observed asleep on a rest mat with a sippy cup.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times

      “On 6/27/23, at time of unannounced inspection, a fleece blanket was observed covering Child #3 complete face preventing proper supervision to determine distress and posing the threat of suffocation or breathing distress. Additionally (continued non-compliance from inspection dated 6/6/23): thin electrical cords belonging to the infant swing were observed on the carpet accessible to crawling infants and young toddlers. The loose electrical cords pose a safety hazard that could result in injury.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023

  2. Jun 6, 2023Inspection8 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

      “Continued non compliance: On 6/6/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain an intial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “On 6/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Child #1 emergency contact information was not present in the infant/young toddler room where Child #1 was receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On 6/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, pack n plays located in the Infant/Young Toddler room were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.166(5) Six-months-old held

      “On 6/6/23, Child #1 was observed on a boppy pillow drinking a bottle that was propped under a blanket. (Child #1 younger than 6 months of age)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “On 6/6/23, at approximately 12:40pm, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed out of ratio with 10 children in the Infant/Young Toddler room. The youngest children were infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “On 6/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, thin electrical cords belonging to the infant swing were observed on the carpet accessible to crawling infants and young toddlers. The loose electrical cords pose a safety hazard that could result in injury.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 6/6/23, at time of unannounced inspection, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink. Additionally, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on a low shelf under the diaper changing table located in the Infant/Young toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “On 6/6/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, bottles observed in the infant/young toddler room were not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

  3. Apr 11, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 4/11/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain PA Criminal Clearance and FBI Clearance as required by CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “On 4/11/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1, #2 and #4 files did not contain initial health assessments including results of tuberculosis testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 4/11/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1, #3 and #4 files did not contain two letters of written references. (Staff #1 file only contained one letter).”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “On 4/11/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Update required by OCDEL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 4/11/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023

  4. Mar 28, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 3/28/23, Staff #3 reported that at approx. 4:00pm on 3/23/23, Staff #1 was assigned to a group of 4 children for the purpose of supervision. Staff #1 was taking the group of 4 children to the restroom. Upon leaving the restroom, Staff #1 stopped in the kitchen area with the children to complete a task. During this time, Child #1 accessed an ant trap containing liquid ant poison. The liquid poison was observed on Child #1 hands and mouth by Staff #3 who was in another room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.66(c) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic use- no contamination

      “On 3/28/23, Staff #3 reported that at approx. 4:00pm on 3/23/23, Staff #1 was taking a group of 4 children to the restroom. Upon leaving the restroom, Staff #1 stopped in the kitchen area with the children to complete a task. From an adjacent childcare space, Staff #3 noticed Child #1 had the liquid ant poison on their hands and mouth area. Child #1 was immediately brought into the bathroom to wash it out of mouth and hands. Additionally, at time of inspection on 3/28/23, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children under the kitchen sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “On 3/28/23, at time of inspection, Staff #2 reported that on 3/23/23, Staff #4, who is also the parent of Child #1, transported Child #1 to the hospital after ingesting ant poison at the facility. The operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours of the emergency room treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “On 3/28/23, at time of inspection, an incident report detailing the incident that occurred on 3/23/23 where Child #1 ingested ant poison was not on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

  5. Mar 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “Continued Noncompliance: On 3/9/23, at approximately 10:15am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 children. The youngest children were Young Toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

  6. Feb 8, 2023Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain two written references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement. Additionally, Staff #1 did not have results of Child Abuse clearance. Staff #1 did not have proof of requests for Criminal History, Child Abuse and NSOR clearances and a signed Disclosure Statement required by CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On 2/8/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 File did not contain training in the facility's emergency plan.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed caring for children in the Infant/Young toddler childcare space. Staff #1 did not have an individual record at the facility which includes required CPSL clearances, signed disclosure statement, initial health assessment, verification of education/experience, 2 written references, and training in the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, a portable heater was observed in the OT/PS childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • 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 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment. Staff #2 file only contained results of Tuberculosis testing by Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “On 2/8/23, at approximately 9:10am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio for approximately 45 minutes with 11 children; the youngest children were 2 years old.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 2/8/23, at approximately 9:10am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 11 children, the youngest children were 2 yr olds. Staff #1 was observed leaving the children unsupervised in the middle childcare space, where half walls prevent visibility of children, to answer the door and retrieve items in the back of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On 2/8/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 have not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training, Health & Safety Training, Pediatric First Aid/CPR. (Staff #3 did not have a file)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023

  7. Feb 8, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain two written references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain a signed Disclosure Statement. Additionally, Staff #1 did not have results of Child Abuse clearance. Staff #1 did not have proof of requests for Criminal History, Child Abuse and NSOR clearances and a signed Disclosure Statement required by CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On 2/8/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 File did not contain training in the facility's emergency plan.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was observed caring for children in the Infant/Young toddler childcare space. Staff #1 did not have an individual record at the facility which includes required CPSL clearances, signed disclosure statement, initial health assessment, verification of education/experience, 2 written references, and training in the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “On 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, a portable heater was observed in the OT/PS childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023

    • 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 2/8/23, at the time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment. Staff #2 file only contained results of Tuberculosis testing by Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “On 2/8/23, at approximately 9:10am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio for approximately 45 minutes with 11 children; the youngest children were 2 years old.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 2/8/23, at approximately 9:10am, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 11 children, the youngest children were 2 yr olds. Staff #1 was observed leaving the children unsupervised in the middle childcare space, where half walls prevent visibility of children, to answer the door and retrieve items in the back of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “On 2/8/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 have not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training, Health & Safety Training, Pediatric First Aid/CPR. (Staff #3 did not have a file)”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023

  8. Dec 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “On 12/20/22, during unannounced inspection, Child #1 bottle was not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

      “On 12/20/22, during unannounced inspection, Child #1 was observed in the crib with a bottle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 12/20/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed Child Abuse Clearance as required by CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2022

  9. Sep 22, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 9/22/22, verification of education was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 9/22/22, Staff #1 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date: Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 9/22/22, a 30 day fire detection log required by Panic Fire Act of November 2020 was not observed on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “On 9/22/22, evidence that fire drills are being conducted at least every 60 days was not on file at the facility. The last fire drill logged was dated 6/24/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “On 9/22/22, a written statement giving formula and feeding schedule for enrolled infants were not observed on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(a)(1)/3270.163(a)(2) Dairy/Protein

      “On 9/22/22, the lunch served to children did not include a dairy or protein item.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “On 9/22/22, children in the toddler room were observed using hand sanitizer prior to eating lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “On 9/22/22, an infant was observed asleep in a swing in an upright position which is not recommended by the AAP. A written medical reason signed by a physician was not on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “On 9/22/22, children were observed eating lunch from Styrofoam bowls.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 9/22/22, hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on a shelf accessible to children in the toddler space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 9/22/22, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 7 children (youngest children were infants) while Staff #3 was in the kitchen area preparing lunch for the facility. Staff #3 could not properly supervise the children in her assigned group from the kitchen area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022

  10. Apr 27, 2022Inspection3 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 2/27/22, during initial inspection, an updated health assessment was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1. The health assessment was dated 2/7/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 2/27/22, during initial inspection, documentation of date fire detection system was installed at the facility was not on file as required by Fire & Panic Act 62 of 2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “On 4/27/22, during initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not contain accommodations for children during a Lock-down emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 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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Is Learn N Play Academy 3 licensed?

Yes. Learn N Play Academy 3 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Learn N Play Academy 3 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 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learn N Play Academy 3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Learn N Play Academy 3 care for?

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

Does Learn N Play Academy 3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Learn N Play Academy 3's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Learn N Play Academy 3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 924-4444 to ask.

What is Learn N Play Academy 3's phone number?

(215) 924-4444.

Where is Learn N Play Academy 3?

7703 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150. The nearest other daycare we list is Ready for The World Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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