Academy for Early Learning
5000 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA
3.8· 14 reviews
Little Learners Den
- licensed capacity
- 21
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Learners Den
Little Learners Den is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 21 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 21 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| 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 | 21 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Learners Den
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 21 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250303
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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Dec 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/18/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/18/2025, the hot water in the bathroom on the first floor, designated to be used by the children reached a temperature of 121.6° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 12/18/2025, the most recent Fire Inspection report on file was dated 01/05/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2024, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain an annual written staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2024
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2024, the Facility's evacuation routes were not posted on the 1st floor lower level of the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2024, the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2024, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 12/19/2024, the first-aid kits located in the Childcare space on the Lower Level and Upper Level did not contain tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
Feb 6, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observe a signed disclosure statement at the time of hire not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 did not complete one hour health and safety training update.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed section for "continuity of operations" missing in emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #2 out of ratio during nap time with a total of 7 children, youngest child in age at the time of inspection: 7 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed outlet covers missing in the middle room and front room of the second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed second floor window accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed two holes in the middle room wall and brown stained ceiling tiles in the front middle and back rooms of the second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe sufficient amount of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests for the ages of the children in the third-floor childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.102(c)/3270.102(d) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing /Slides over 4ft have guardrails
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed both swing sets not anchored firmly, Swing set was placed over wood with green grass rug on top; one swing was observed broken and hanging off.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed level of education was not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed one reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan delivery document and observed operator did not sent send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection operator did not have in record a letter of notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
- Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 27, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 9/28/22 during initial renewal inspection, Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 employee file is missing Health and Safety Training which is required for Director to open the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 9/28/22 during initial renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 file was missing certificate for National Sex Offender Registry which is required in Director's file prior to facility opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 9/28/22 during initial renewal inspection, Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 Director file was missing two reference letters which are required in Directors file prior to facility open.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Learners Den
Is Little Learners Den licensed?
Yes. Little Learners Den is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Learners Den last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Learners Den had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Little Learners Den care for?
21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Learners Den accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Learners Den's hours?
Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Learners Den cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 966-9911 to ask.
What is Little Learners Den's phone number?
(215) 966-9911.
Where is Little Learners Den?
2340 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is The Salvation Army, 0.2 miles away.