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LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc
- licensed capacity
- 164
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $270
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About LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc
LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 164 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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. It lists weekly tuition from $270 to $410.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 164 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 8 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| More | Founded 2016 |
| Licensed capacity | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc lists weekly tuition from $270 to $410.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant Full-time: $410/week | $410 |
| Infant Part-time (3 days): $270/week | $270 |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 164 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252121
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 26, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Nov 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 11/26/25 during the renewal inspection, Child #1 did not have a health report located in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2025
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“On 11/26/25 All staff did not have a copy of the currently updated disclosure statements in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
Nov 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the Renewal Inspection, child NO. 1 did not have updated emergency contact information in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff member NO. 1 did not have FBI Clearance in file during the Renewal Inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff Person NO. 2 did not have PA Child Abuse Clearance on file during the Renewal Inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the allocated unannounced inspection, staff #1 did not have current Health Assessment on file. Health assessment on file was dated 2/18/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the allocated unannounced inspection, staff # 2 did not have annual fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Mar 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 3/8/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include TB testing dates and results.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 3/8/24 cubbie units with a tipping hazard were observed in PS classroom #2 and PS Classroom #4,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection on 3/8/24: The file for staff person # 2 did not include the one hour health and safety update. The file for staff person # 3 did not include Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 3/8/24 the emergency contact information for child #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 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: Mar 18, 2024
Mar 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Staff #1 and #2, teachers in room 2 did not know assigned students.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed first aid kit in classroom 2 missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed children cups in room 3 and 5 unlabeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed applesauce and fruit cups in cubbies in room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
- Mar 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed first aid kit in classroom 4 missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Facility did not have Chapter 3270 or the information on how the parents can contact the appropriate regional child care office available for parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Observed Staff #1 and Staff#2 in classroom 4 not knowing their assigned students. When asked who they were assigned too both staff members named all students in the classroom. Director then had to assist in helping the staff know which students to name.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed chipped paint in hallway, stairwell, classroom 2 bathroom, class 3, and classroom 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.62(d) No simultaneous use
“Observed childcare classrooms 6,7 and 8 not set up to be child care space and being used as storage areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc
Is LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc licensed?
Yes. LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 26, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc care for?
164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc cost?
Weekly tuition from $270 to $410, as it lists it.
What is LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc's phone number?
(215) 474-2512.
Where is LEARNING CENTRAL PRESCHOOL Loc?
5727 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Children of Intelligence Academy, 0.1 miles away.