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Learning Garden Academy

138 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

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About Learning Garden Academy

Learning Garden Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 20 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 96 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 96 rules in all · 64 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 24
  • Records and paperwork 19
  • Health, medication and illness 15
  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Supervision and ratios 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Background checks 5
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Safe sleep 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Jun 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(b) Trash removed grounds once/week

      “Outdoor play space was littered with trash and containers/pots filled with standing water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff person # 1 hired on 6/16/26 had health assessment dated 8/19/2025 on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “Current liability insurance information was inaccessible during renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

  2. Jan 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “Staff #1 was left alone with 5 children during naptime.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #3 and 4 did not have PPD testing with results in file. Staff #2 did not have a health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #2, 3 and 4 did not have verification of childcare experience in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

  3. Oct 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: there was no director and director's file present at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Newly hired staff person # 2 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: Staff person #1, who was previously reported as no longer employed at the facility, was observed present during the unannounced inspection. The individual does not have (2) written references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: staff person # 3 was identified as the director but lacks required qualification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025

  4. Sep 16, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced inspection on 9/16/2025, staff # 1 and 4 did not have two written references on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the unannounced inspection on 09/16/2025, staff person # 2 who was hired on 09/08/2025, had TB test dated 11/14/2024 on file, staff person # 4 did not have any Health Assessment or results of initial TB skin tests on file. CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE was observed during the unannounced inspection on 9/16/2025, staff person # 3 hired on 08/27/2025, did not have Health Assessments or TB results on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(1) HS/GED + 30 credits

      “During the unannounced inspection on 9/16/2025, staff # 1 who was hired as AGS on 11/11/2021 did not have proof of education on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE was observed during the unannounced inspection on 9/16/2025: a director was still not present or available at the facility.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “During the unannounced inspection on 09/16/2025, staff person # 4 who was hired on 09/08/2025 and also designated as the new director did not have required qualifications on file.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE was observed during the unannounced inspection on 9/16/2025: staff person # 1 did not have National Sex Offenders Registry clearance on file and was still present at the facility after being told on 09/08/2025 that they were no longer employed at Learning Garden Academy. Newly hired staff person # 3 (08/27/2025) who was designated director did not have NSOR on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE was observed during the unannounced inspection on 09/16/2025, staff person # 1 and newly hired staff person # 3 (08/27/2025) who was also designated director, did not have Fire Safety Training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE was observed during the unannounced inspection on 09/16/25, comprehensive general liability insurance was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE was observed during the unannounced inspection on 09/16/2025, staff person # 1 and newly hired staff person # 3 (08/27/2025) who was designated as director, did not have Health and Safety 1- hour update on file or Health and Safety part one and part two.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

  5. Aug 27, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the unannounced inspection on 08/27/25, staff person number three did not have emergency plan training on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the unannounced inspection on 08/27/25, staff person number three did not have a Health Assessment or results of initial TB skin tests on file.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “Continued noncompliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 08/27/25, a director was still not present or available at the facility.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Continued noncompliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 08/27/25, staff person number two did not have National Sex Offenders Registry clearance on file. Newly hired staff person three did not have NSOR on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “Continued noncompliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 08/27/25, comprehensive general liability insurance was not on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Continued noncompliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 08/27/25, staff person one did not have Health and Safety training on file. During the unannounced inspection on 08/27/25, newly hired staff person three with start date 08/27/25 did not have Health and Safety training on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Continued noncompliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 08/27/25, staff person number two did not have fire safety training on file and newly hired staff person (start date 08/27/25) did not have Fire Safety training on file.”
  6. Aug 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the unannounced inspection 08/12/25, it was observed that staff person number one did not have Health and Safety Training on file.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “During the unannounced inspection on 08/12/25, a director was not present and their schedule / contact information was not provided.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “Continued noncompliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 08/12/25: Comprehensive general liability insurance was not on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Continued noncompliance observed on 08/12/25: it was observed that staff person number two did not have fire safety training on file.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Continued noncompliance was observed during the unannounced inspection on 08/12/25: staff person number two did not have National Sex Offenders Registry clearance on file and was still present and providing direct care to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

  7. Jun 11, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection 06/11/25, it was observed that staff person number two did not have fire safety training on file.”
    • Background checks

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

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 06/11/25, it was observed that staff person number two did not have National Sex Offenders Registry clearance on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 06/11/25, it was observed that staff persons numbers one and two did not have staff evaluations on file within 12 months timeframe.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.54(a) Mixed Age Level/Two facility persons present in facility

      “During the unannounced Renewal Inspection on 06/11/25, there was only one staff member present at the facility with six mixed-age children; the youngest being a young toddler.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the unannounced Renewal Inspection on 06/11/25, paint, paint tools, disinfecting wipes and heartburn medicine (Alka-Seltza heartburn medicine) and disinfecting wipes were located on shelf in the front office which is accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(b) Trash removed grounds once/week

      “During the unannounced Renewal Inspection on 06/11/25, the outdoor play space had trash, rubbish bags, a large opened tin container with sharp edges, and wet cardboard scattered throughout grounds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the unannounced Renewal Inspection on 06/11/25, banana peels, opened and exposed foods that appeared to be spoiled were observed in the refrigerator. Inside of the refrigerator was unclean.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “During the unannounced Renewal Inspection on 06/11/25, a young toddler was observed sleeping in a high chair while staff member carried on with other activities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(2)/3270.133(4) Written instructions/Locked

      “During the unannounced Renewal Inspection on 06/11/25, child number one had medication that was brought in by the parent but did not contain written instructions provided by the individual who prescribed the medicine and the medication was also stored in the child's cubby on a hook - making it accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check

      “During the Unannounced Renewal Inspection on 06/11/25, the young toddler smelled like they had a soiled diaper and was not changed for over two hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During the unannounced Renewal Inspection on 06/11/25, unlabeled sippy cups and bottles were seen on the kitchen countertop.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 06/11/25, staff person number one did not have any initial or subsequent health assessments on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection 06/11/25, it was observed that the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 06/11/25, there was no written documentation of fire drills and testing every 30 days on file upon request.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 06/11/25, it was observed that an expired Certificate of Compliance was posted dated 8-28-2023 to 8-28-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the unannounced Renewal Inspection on 06/11/25, an outdated letter to local traffic authorities was posted and was dated June 22, 2020. Current notification was not provided upon request.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 06/11/25, comprehensive general liability insurance was not on file.”
  8. Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file, staff #1 was missing their fire safety certificate in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed 3 ceiling tiles that need to be replaced due to damage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #3 file staff #3 was missing a health assessment and TB shot record in the file”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024

  9. Aug 28, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed 3 ceiling tiles that need to be replaced due to damage.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed staff #2 not washing her hands after a diaper change then using same gloves to clean the tables off.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “During the renewal inspection the certification requested to view the parent handbook and was unable to do so at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency drill and was unable to do so at the time of the renewal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “) During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff #1 was missing 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care included. The certification representative requested to view the shaken baby, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy and was unable to view the policy at the time of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff #1 was missing their emergency plan training in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file, staff #1 was missing their fire safety certificate in the file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file and did not see a staff evaluation in the file”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff #1 was missing their level of education in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

  10. Jun 10, 2024Inspection35 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff #1 was missing the health and safety update in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the liability insurance and was unable to do so at the time of the renewal due to the responsible person not knowing where to locate it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care included. The certification representative requested to view the shaken baby, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy and was unable to view the policy at the time of the inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed 3 ceiling tiles that need to be replaced due to damage.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered that the peeling paint inside the bathroom that is used by the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed labels missing from some of the resting equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “During the renewal inspection the certification requested to view the parent handbook and was unable to do so at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file, staff #1 was missing their fire safety certificate in the file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the operator's signature on the financial agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff # 1 file staff # 1 was missing their FBI results in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1, #2, and #4 were missing the fee amount.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded/Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1, #2, and #4 were missing the date fee to be paid on the agreement. Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing a child service report in the file (CSR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the first- aid kit was missing tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff #1 was missing their emergency plan training in the file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed cleaning toxins accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff #1 was missing 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency drill and was unable to do so at the time of the renewal.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff #1 was missing their level of education in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 and #3 did not have a file at the facility at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #3 and #4 were missing the consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading this area was left blank.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 3 was missing consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. This area was left blank.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed staff #2 not washing her hands after a diaper change then using same gloves to clean the tables off.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1 and #2 were both missing immunization records according to the recommendations of the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.64 Outside Walkways

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the place space and observed overgrown weeds that are growing on the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Child's health history

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1, and #2 were both missing health assessments in the file. Child #3 short records did not include the health assessment that includes the child health history or statement free from communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection the certificate representative viewed the children's files, child #5 emergency contact needs to be updated as well as the financial agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the release person address on the emergency contact form”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1, #2, #3 and #5 were all missing the policy number on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 3 was missing consent for emergency med care. on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #5 was missing the physician phone number on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing the admission date on the financial agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #4 #5 were both missing the release person the agreement”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #4 was missing the arrival time and departure time on the agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file staff #1 was missing a up to date CPR certificate in the file. The certificate that was in the file was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed staff #1 file and did not see a staff evaluation in the file.”
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jul 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed outdoor play space unclean.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed bathroom area unclean with a smell.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint in child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Observed cups unlabeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

  2. Sep 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint in bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed outdoor play space unclean.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed first aid kit missing tweezers, gloves and soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

  3. Feb 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CHILDCARE SPACE IN NEED OF REPAIR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(4) Written consent

      “FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY A PARENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “FILE RECORD FOR CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE NAME,ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL DEISGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 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 Learning Garden Academy licensed?

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

When was Learning Garden Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Garden Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 96 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 64 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 Garden Academy care for?

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

Does Learning Garden Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Learning Garden Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 398-5358 to confirm.

How much does Learning Garden Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 398-5358 to ask.

What is Learning Garden Academy's phone number?

(215) 398-5358.

Where is Learning Garden Academy?

138 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Legendary Learners Daycare Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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