Childs Conceptions
311 E Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA
3.5· 13 reviews
Lotus Academy
- licensed capacity
- 73
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lotus Academy
Lotus Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 73 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 73 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lotus Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lotus Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 73 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253006
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jan 29, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in Room 3 did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of the inspection, Child 2's emergency plan did not contain the enrolling parent's work information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of the inspection, Child 1 and Child 3's files did not contain their immunization record nor an exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“At the time of the inspection, the Emergency Plan was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of the inspection, written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection, the dividing bathroom stall walls appeared rusty, and the paint was flaking along the bottom and one of the doors has a piece pulling away from the bottom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, the facility didn't have proof of having an annual emergency drill”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have the safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare center.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“In room 4 The metal heater vents at the top of the heater temperature was measures at 120 degrees. The area on the heater that was missing a cover was measured at 135 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have the Continuity of Operations in their emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have proof that the Emergency Plan was sent to the required agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
May 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection, the bottom part of the bathroom stall dividers, by the toilets, were rough and had what looked to be rust flaking off. One of the bathroom doors liked to be missing the edge piece exposing a rough edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“During the inspection the heating system was not working resulting in the indoor temp to be under 65 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was no proof of file that the operator sent the emergency plan to the required agencies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
Mar 23, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the record of child #3 did not include a financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the records of children #1 and #2 did not include health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain a PA State Police clearance conducted within 60 months (dated 9-24-17).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During Renewal Inspection on March 23, 2023, the facility did not have a Continuity of Operations plan for the facility in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
Nov 28, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, the thermometer placed in the refrigerator in room 3 read at a temperature of 50°F. Provider previously cited for not having a thermometer in the refrigerator in room 3 on 9/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative observed areas of chipped paint in room 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative observed a broken radiator cover with jagged edged in Room 2. Provider was previously cited for broken radiator cover in room 3 on September 22, 2022. Continued non-compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During unannounced inspection on November 28, 2022, Certification Representative did not observe any play equipment or materials in Room 2 (room contained furniture only - was previously being used as a storage space at the time of inspection on 9/22/22.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
Sep 22, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE PRESCHOOL 3 ROOM DID NOT CONTAIN A THERMOMETER.”
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID NOT OBSERVE THE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN IN ANY OF THE CHILD CARE SPACES AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE RECORDS OF CHILDREN #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, ROOM 2 WAS BEING USED AS A STORAGE SPACE AND WAS NOT SETUP FOR CHILDCARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, PROVIDER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF PROVIDING PARENTS INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS REGULATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE REGIONAL OFFICE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE RECORD OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITHIN 60 DAYS FOLLOWING FIRST DAY OF ATTENDANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #2 ALONE IN THE KINDERGARTEN ROOM WITH A TOTAL OF 11 PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE BATHROOM MEASURED AT 115.5°F.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF DAMAGED/BROKEN CEMENT/PLASTER ON THE CEILING, BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND A HOLE IN THE RADIATOR WITH A JAGGED METAL EDGE IN THE PRESCHOOL 3 ROOM.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, STAFF #2 LEFT 10 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED AT 10:43 AM TO ANSWER THE DOOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
- May 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lotus Academy
Is Lotus Academy licensed?
Yes. Lotus Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lotus Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lotus Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Lotus Academy care for?
73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Lotus Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lotus Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lotus Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 438-7500 to ask.
What is Lotus Academy's phone number?
(215) 438-7500.
Where is Lotus Academy?
340 E Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Childs Conceptions, 0.2 miles away.