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378 E Upsal St, Philadelphia, PA
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Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy
Learning Laughing Growing CC 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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
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State record
Inspection reports for Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251991
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Jun 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At time of unannounced inspection on 6/2/26, an infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“At time of unannounced inspection on 6/2/26, plastic bags were observed on shelves under the unlocked changing table in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At time of unannounced inspection on 6/2/26, there was not a formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent on file for an infant in the infant room”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At time of unannounced inspection on 6/2/26, OFF bug spray was observed in a storage cubby in the infant room, and Lysol was observed under the changing table in the young toddler room; both were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026
Jan 14, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the emergency information for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for the administration of minor first aid procedures by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, emergency contacts for each child were not present in the young toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the health insurance and policy number under which the child is insured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the agreement for child #1 did not specify the names of the persons to whom the child may be released, and the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.102(a)/3270.102(c) Clean and good repair/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the outdoor play space had an embedded fire truck that had a large metal spike sticking out of the bottom. In addition, there was not a loose fill or unitary protective surfacing under the piece of embedded equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the hot water temperature in the bathroom measured at 125.2 degrees Fahrenheit when using a digital thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, staff person #1 did not have verification of completing 12 hours of annual child care training on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/14/26, there was a small hole in the wall and chipped white paint on the wall behind the chairs in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
Jan 23, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.66(a)/3270.103 Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, during walkthrough of facility, Clorox wipes and diaper cream and plastic bags were observed under the changing table and were accessible to children due to the doors of the changing table not being locked.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include parent permission signatures for emergency medical care or for the administration of minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, during walk-through of facility, some of the bouncy seats and the cushion on the rocking chair were observed to be visibly stained and in need of being laundered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the health insurance and policy number under which the child is insured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's doctor or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, the emergency information for child #1 and #2 did not include the addresses for all of the release persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, during walk-through of facility, chipped white paint was observed on the ledge and chipped green paint around the outlet in the infant room. Chipped paint was observed under the toilet paper holders and on the wall in the bathroom, and by the exit door in the PS/PK room. Some parts of the bathroom floor were observed to be visibly dirty (corners). The threshold to both exit doors had cracked/crumbling concrete. The exit door in the young toddler area had exposed Styrofoam accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, during file review, the file for staff person #1 did not include a child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of renewal inspection on 1/23/25, the file for staff person #2 did not include 2 written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to be a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
Jan 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection an outlet extender located on the wall by the cribs did not have protective covers in the unused outlets.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“During renewal inspection the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants/toddlers, children with disabilities/chronic medical conditions during an emergency or evacuation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“During renewal inspection, safe pick up and drop off routes had not been established and communicated to parents and guardians in writing, and was not posted at a conspicuous location at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During renewal inspection, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include statements from the physician regarding communicable diseases and did not include an assessment for suitability to provide child care (questions #2 and #3 on adult health form.)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection the wall vent in the Pre-school area was visibly dirty and dusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection when measured with a handheld thermometer, the water temperature in the toddler sink measured at 137 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection cleaning materials were observed in a bathroom cabinet and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
Feb 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection on 2/23/2023, Certification Representative observed unlocked and accessible cleaning products under the bathroom sink and in the kitchen area in a cabinet while the kitchen door was open.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
Mar 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“CHILD 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT HEALTH REPORT ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“THE SIDE OF THE FENCE, CLOSEST TO THE PIZZA SHOP, HAD BROKEN CAUSING A HOLE WITH ROUGH EDGES.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT HEALTH REPORT ON FILE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THE REQUIRED HEALTH AND SAFETY TOPICS - START DATE 9/16/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy
Is Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy licensed?
Yes. Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Growing CC Academy care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Laughing Growing CC 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 Growing CC Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 335-3299 to ask.
What is Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy's phone number?
(267) 335-3299.
Where is Learning Laughing Growing CC Academy?
6631 Chew Ave # 33, Philadelphia, PA 19119. The nearest other daycare we list is Treanas Little Castle Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.