Little Pearls Academic Center
1247 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA
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Live Laugh N Learn Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 17 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 17 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Live Laugh N Learn Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 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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3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 08/14/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #, child #2, child #3, and child #4. The file did not contain the department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development (service report).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During an allocated unannounced inspection on 5/23/25, Certification Rep arrived at the facility and found 1 staff member with 5 children (YT and PreK ages). The other staff member was outside of the facility on a break.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“During an allocated unannounced inspection on 5/23/25, Certification Rep arrived at the facility and found 1 portable space heater turned on in the front room of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 10/15/24, Cert Rep observed trash, empty water bottle containers, scattered on the ground throughout the play space, posing a trip hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 10/15/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting and documenting emergency drills annually, which is beyond the requirement. Cert Rep also did not observe that the facility has sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 06/11/2024, during unannounced monitoring, when Certification Representative entered the facility, staff person #1 was not present in the childcare room with the staff person's group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 06/11/2024, Certification Representative observed staff person #1 with 8 children in the staff person's group; the youngest child in the group was 4 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“During the renewal inspection on 08/18/23, Certification Representative observed that the children's files were not stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 08/18/23, the baseboard trim in the infant area was peeled away from the wall exposing chipped paint and plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection on 08/18/23, Certification Representative observed staff member #1 leave group unsupervised to pick-up lunch from the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“During the renewal inspection on 08/18/23, Certification Representative observed that the staff files were not stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 08/18/23, Certification Representative observed children in the preschool area resting on cots that were not labeled for use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the name of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the work telephone number and work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # file contained an emergency contact form that did not include information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage information for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the date when the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a health assessment dated 6/28/2021. The child's date of admission is 9/20/2022”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the child's admission date”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the services which are to be considered extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/29/2022, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services that are being provided to the family and child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Provider could not produce a receipt for fire detection system. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.81 Glass
“It was observed that the main glass doors did not have any visual coverings to indicate traffic area. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At time of inspection staff #1 and staff# 2 files were missing verification emergency plan training. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Live Laugh N Learn 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 May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
17, 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) 616-2783 to ask.
(267) 616-2783.
1234 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Pearls Academic Center, under 0.1 miles away.