Candy's Kids Learning Academy
2001 E Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA
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Learning Express Childcare Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 24 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Learning Express Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
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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3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On August 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the handwashing sign posted over the sink in the kitchen area did not contain the language (who and when to wash hands) The back bathroom in the childcare space did not contain handwashing signs over the sink and toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/04/24, Certification Representative conducted on walkthrough of the facility and observed a small roach crawling on the infant's changing table, and another roach crawling on the wall above the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE A VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THERE WAS NO RECORD OF A HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE TOILET IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM WAS LOOSE AND WOBBLED WHEN TOUCHED.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND IT TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS AND MORE FORCE THAN NORMAL TO PUSH OPEN THE REAR EGRESS DOOR. IT WAS AS IF SOMETHING WAS BLOCKING THE DOOR FROM OPENING.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THREE CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILE OF CHILD #2 HAD THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FACILITY AND THE PARENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE HOLES IN THE PLASTER AND PAINT ON THE WALL, NEAR THE TOILET, IN THE CHILDREN'S BATHROOM AND THERE WAS DAMAGED TILE ON THE CEILING IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN AN UP TO DATE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING. THE TRAINING ON FILE WAS FOR 1/20/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THREE CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILE OF CHILD #1 AND CHILD #3 WAS MISSING THE NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER FOR THEIR PHYSICIANS .”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
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2001 E Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA
1819 E Allegheny Ave Acca # 5, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19134 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1849 E Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA
3047 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA
1930 E Elkhart St, Philadelphia, PA
901 E Ontario St, Philadelphia, PA
501 E Clearfield St, Philadelphia, PA
2987 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
FAQ
Yes. Learning Express Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 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.
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 861-0757 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 861-0757 to ask.
(267) 861-0757.
3122 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The nearest other daycare we list is Conwell Middle School, 0.1 miles away.