A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy
131 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA
3.9· 8 reviews
Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy
Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245924
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have proof of a physical on file and staff 2 did not have the results of a TB test on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
Sep 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child 1 did not have proof of a current Flu immunization nor a letter of exemption on file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
Aug 31, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Child #1 was on the playground alone, unsupervised, for less than 5 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
Nov 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on November 10, 2022, the emergency contact information and financial agreement of child #2 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period and the emergency contact information of child #3 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on November 10, 2022, the record of child #1 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 6 months of previous health assessment (contained updated immunizations only - previous health assessment dated 4-19-22).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During renewal inspection on November 10, 2022, the record of staff #1 did not include acceptable verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
Sep 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52/3270.113(a) Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times
“DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 AND #2 IN THE FRONT ROOM WITH 1 INFANT, 4 YOUNG TODDLERS, AND 6 OLDER TODDLERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
Jun 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.52/3270.113(a) Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times
“DURING FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION ON JUNE 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #2 IN THE HALLWAY WITH 3 CHILDREN UPON ARRIVAL AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00 AM, LEAVING 7 CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. WHEN CERT REP ASKED STAFF #2 HOW MANY CHILDREN THEY HAD, THEY RESPONDED "8" - CERT REP THEN COUNTED 10 CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE ROOM. UPON ENTRY TO THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM, CERT REP ASKED STAFF #3 HOW MANY CHILDREN THEY HAD, TO WHICH THEY RESPONDED "6" - CERT REP COUNTED 7 CHILDREN, TO WHICH STAFF #3 STATED "OH HE'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN HERE" - AND SENT ONE CHILD OVER TO THE PRESCHOOL ROOM WITH STAFF #1, TOTALING 11 CHILDREN IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.”
3270.52/3270.113(a) Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times
“DURING FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION ON JUNE 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #2 IN THE HALLWAY WITH 3 CHILDREN UPON ARRIVAL AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00 AM, LEAVING 7 CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. WHEN CERT REP ASKED STAFF #2 HOW MANY CHILDREN THEY HAD, THEY RESPONDED "8" - CERT REP THEN COUNTED 10 CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE ROOM. UPON ENTRY TO THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM, CERT REP ASKED STAFF #3 HOW MANY CHILDREN THEY HAD, TO WHICH THEY RESPONDED "6" - CERT REP COUNTED 7 CHILDREN, TO WHICH STAFF #3 STATED "OH HE'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN HERE" - AND SENT ONE CHILD OVER TO THE PRESCHOOL ROOM WITH STAFF #1, TOTALING 11 CHILDREN IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION ON JUNE 22, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN THE RESULTS OF THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE. STAFF #1 WAS OBSERVED WORKING UNSUPERVISED WITH 4 YOUNG TODDLERS IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
Apr 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.52/3270.53(a) Mixed Age Level/Counted in staff:child ratio
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #4 IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM WITH 6 YOUNG TODDLERS AND 1 YOUNG SCHOOL AGE CHILD. STAFF #4 STATED THAT THE SCHOOL AGE CHILD WAS RELATED TO THEM.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 12, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE RESULTS OF THE NSOR VERIFICATION, AND STAFF #1 WAS OBSERVED UNSUPERVISED IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM AS A PROVISIONAL HIRE WITH 4 YOUNG TODDLERS.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 12, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 WORKING UNSUPERVISED IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM WITH 4 YOUNG TODDLERS. STAFF #1 DID NOT YET HAVE COMPLETED HEALTH AND SAFETY TOPICS, FIRST-AID/CPR OR COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 12, 2022, THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE SINK OUTSIDE OF THE BATHROOMS MEASURED AT 116°F.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 12, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS OF STAFF #2, 3, AND 4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 12, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES AND THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 INCLUDED ONLY ONE WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy
Is Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy licensed?
Yes. Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 766-5827 to ask.
What is Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy's phone number?
(267) 766-5827.
Where is Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy?
118 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Learning Lab, under 0.1 miles away.