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Learning World Child Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 117 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks old to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Snacks provided. Extended care: Open 24 Hours Mon-Fri |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Learning World Child Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 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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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of a physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the Inspection, Staff 1 had a state police clearance that was "under Review" status, therefore making it not acceptable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff 1, was seen on video, grabbing a child, who was walking away from staff 1, by the hair to get the child to come back to staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, a child was observed to be sitting behind the half door in the middle room on the right side of the building, out of the sight of the staff, putting their nap items away.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have 2 references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of a state police clearance. Staff 2 did not have proof of the NSOR document.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff 1 was seen on video. Staff 1 "popped/flicked" a child's hand that was in her mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, a child was observed to be sitting behind the half door in the middle room on the right side of the building, out of the sight of the staff, putting their nap items away.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have 2 references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of a state police clearance. Staff 2 did not have proof of the NSOR document.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff 1 was seen on video. Staff 1 "popped/flicked" a child's hand that was in her mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Certification rep observed wooden door frame to entrance of classroom broken during the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed outlet covers were missing in the inside play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 file and observed FBI clearance missing in record date of hire: 11/16/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed "continuity of operations" section is missing in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed there was no thermometer in the infant refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Certification rep observe chip paint on each entrance doors of the classrooms of the facility. Chip paint in the infant room blue wall, afterschool room right wall and inside the green room left side of interior sidewall of the classroom. Cert rep observed chip paint and small holes in the girl's bathroom in between the two right and left mirrors of the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care is missing on the emergency contact from.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Certification rep observed Lysol and bathroom cleaner accessible to children in the older toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2023
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
“Certification rep reviewed child#1 file and observed signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child missing on emergency contact form and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff missing on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Staff #1 and staff #2 did not complete a walkthrough of the outdoor play equipment to make sure playground equipment was in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“This complaint was verified due to Staff #1 admitted to the allegation, she popped (Smack the hand) of child #1. In addition, Certification representative viewed footage of the incident of the date 9/22/2022 at 12:04 pm and concluded that the allegation of the report was verified. Staff #1 did pop (smacked the hand) of child #1 and flung him on his cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“This complaint was verified due to Staff #1 admitted to the allegation, she popped (Smack the hand) of child #1. In addition, Certification representative viewed footage of the incident of the date 9/22/2022 at 12:04 pm and concluded that the allegation of the report was verified. Staff #1 did pop (smacked the hand) of child #1 and flung him on his cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“This complaint was verified due to Staff #1 admitted to the allegation, she popped (Smack the hand) of child #1. In addition, Certification representative viewed footage of the incident of the date 9/22/2022 at 12:04 pm and concluded that the allegation of the report was verified. Staff #1 did pop (smacked the hand) of child #1 and flung him on his cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“This complaint was verified due to Staff #1 admitted to the allegation, she popped (Smack the hand) of child #1. In addition, Certification representative viewed footage of the incident of the date 9/22/2022 at 12:04 pm and concluded that the allegation of the report was verified. Staff #1 did pop (smacked the hand) of child #1 and flung him on his cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“During renewal inspection Certification rep observed staff#3 working with children alone unsupervised without completing the following required pre-service training on Health and Safety within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection Staff#5 failed to demonstrate the fire detection device or system is operable when the certification representative conducted an annual inspection. Staff#5 failed to show certification representative the documentation of an annual fire detection device testing by a fire safety professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.31(e)(1)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) By accredited secondary or postsecondary institution approved by PDE/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Certification rep reviewed staff#1 files and observed staff#1 has not completed the following required pre-service training in Pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed staff #1 did complete fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2022
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff#2 and staff#4 file and observed the health assessment form is expired including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Learning World Child Academy 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 July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
117, 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.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 297-6831 to ask.
(267) 297-6831.
5140 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Self Preparatory Academy II, 0.1 miles away.