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1415 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA
Learning Train Academy
- licensed capacity
- 26
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Learning Train Academy
Learning Train Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 26 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 26 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
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Learning Train Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 26 children
- License number
- #CER-00246973
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Renewal inspection conducted on 09/10/25. The Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff #3 and Staff #4. The review revealed that Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not obtain an initial emergency plan review.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.151(c)/3270.192(3) Health Assessment Requirements/Health assessment, TB test
“Renewal inspection conducted on 09/10/25. The Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff #2. The review revealed that Staff #2 did not have a current Health Assessment and TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Renewal inspection conducted on 09/10/25. The Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff #1 and Staff #2. The review revealed that Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have a current Fire Safety Training certificate on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Renewal inspection conducted on 09/10/25. The Certification Representative reviewed the content of records for Staff #2, and Staff #2. The review revealed that Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have a NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
Jun 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 03/28/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 and Staff's #2 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records did not contain an NSOR clearance. Staff #2 content of records did not contain a NSOR and Child Abuse Registry clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 03/28/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1, and Staff's #2 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records did not include a pediatric first training certificate within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 content of records contained an expired Pediatric First Aid certificate, and Staff #2 was present in the classroom while Certification Representative observed the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 03/28/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records did not include a Health and safety training certificate within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
Jun 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 06/06/25, the Certification Representative spoke to the provider and provided confirmed in the morning the provider deals with call outs and/or lateness of the staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 05/20/2025, the Certification Representative spoke to the provider and provided confirmed in the morning the provider deals with call outs and/or lateness of the staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 06/06/25, the Certification Representative spoke to the provider and provided confirmed in the morning the provider deals with call outs and/or lateness of the staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 05/20/2025, the Certification Representative spoke to the provider and provided confirmed in the morning the provider deals with call outs and/or lateness of the staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
May 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 05/20/2025, the Certification Representative spoke to the provider and provided confirmed in the morning the provider deals with call outs and/or lateness.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
Mar 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 03/28/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records did not include a Health and safety training certificate within 90 days of hire.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 03/28/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1, and Staff's #2 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records did not include a pediatric first training certificate within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 content of records contained an expired Pediatric First Aid certificate, and Staff #2 was present in the classroom while Certification Representative observed the classroom.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During an allocated unannounced inspection conducted on 03/28/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 and Staff's #2 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records did not contain an NSOR clearance. Staff #2 content of records did not contain a NSOR and Child Abuse Registry clearances.”
Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renew inspection conducted on 08/07/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1, and Staff's #2 content of records. Staff's #1 content of records had an expired FBI Clearance, and Child Abuse Clearance. Staff's # 2 content of records had an expired FBI Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and State Police Criminal clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Aug 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 08/22/2023, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #1, and Staff #4 content of records, and notice it does not include a Staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 08/22/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed on each floor there was no evacuation plan displayed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 08/22/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed the restroom in the Butterfly classroom had peeled paint on the wall where the changing table is placed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
Oct 28, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE BASEMENT WAS NOT KEPT CLEAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3270.133(7) Medication log
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE MEDICATION LOG FOR CHILD #1 WAS NOT MAINTAINED.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED PEELED PAINT IN THE BATHROOM AND HALLWAY AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE REST EQUIPMENT WAS NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2022
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Aug 9, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“AT THE TIME OF MONITORING VISIT ON 9/12/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 10 INFANTS WITH 2 TEACHERS.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
Jun 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 11 INFANTS WITH 1 TEACHER AND 7 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH 1 TEACHER IN THE FACILITY. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 11 INFANTS WITH 1 TEACHER AND 7 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH 1 TEACHER IN THE FACILITY. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED FACILITY PERSON #1, AN AIDE, WORKING ALONE WITH 7 CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 3 TODDLERS SLEEPING IN THE BACK ROOM ALONE WITH NO TEACHER SUPERVISION.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2022
Jun 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 10 INFANTS WITH 2 TEACHERS AND 9 TODDLERS WITH 1 TEACHER. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
Apr 25, 2022Visit5 rules cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF MEMBERS # 2,3 AND 6 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #7 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, THE RECORDS FOR STAFF MEMBERS' # 1,4 AND 5 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT CONTAIN A REQUEST FOR CHILD ABUSE, CRIMINAL, FBI OR NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022
Apr 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE RECORDS FOR STAFF MEMBERS' # 1,4 AND 5 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“AT THE TIME INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #7 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT CONTAIN A REQUEST FOR CHILD ABUSE, CRIMINAL, FBI OR NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF MEMBERS # 2,3 AND 6 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.191 Individual Records
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1, DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Train Academy
Is Learning Train Academy licensed?
Yes. Learning Train Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Learning Train Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Train Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 8 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 Train Academy care for?
26, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Learning Train Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Train Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Train Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 875-8390 to ask.
What is Learning Train Academy's phone number?
(215) 875-8390.
Where is Learning Train Academy?
629 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146. The nearest other daycare we list is Marlen 1, 0.1 miles away.