Promise & Possibilities Learning Academy
Philadelphia, PA 19143 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Lotus Family Education Center
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About Lotus Family Education Center
Lotus Family Education Center is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 921-2012 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lotus Family Education Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lotus Family Education Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00247190
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- 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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Oct 15, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms that did not have the section regarding parental consent for emergency medical care addressed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained clearances that were not updated in a timely manner and left the staff person without the necessary clearances to work with children. Staff person # 1 file contained a PA state police clearance that was valid from 8/13/2019 to 8/13/2024. The new clearance was obtained on 10/15/2024. Staff person # 1 Child Abuse clearance was valid from 4/8/2020 to 4/8/2025. The new clearance was obtained on 10/7/2025. Staff person # 1 FBI clearance was valid from 4/15/2020 to 4/15/2025. The new clearance was obtained on 10/6/2025. Staff person # 1 NSOR clearance was valid from 2/12/2020 to 2/12/2025. The new clearance was obtained on 10/10/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms where the section regarding parental consent for minor first aid was not addressed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained fee agreements that were not updated every 6 months as required. Child # 1 fee agreement was signed on 1/23/2025 with no 6 month review. Child # 2 fee agreement was signed on 8/27/24 and updated on 6/19/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3290.151(c)(2)/3290.192(2) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 fie did not contain verification of a TB screening at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that was not updated every 6 months as required. Child # 2 emergency contact form was signed on 7/27/2024 and updated on 9/9/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2025, the operator did not have the feline pet's veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3290.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files contained fee agreement forms that did not address extra services offered at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3290.123(a) Signed
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 4 files contained fee agreements that were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain PA state police clearance. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a valid Child Abuse clearance. Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 file did not contain verification of training in 1st Aid / CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3290.31(a)(2) Age and training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3290.192(2) Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid health assessment. Staff member # 2 file did not contain an initial hire TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/15/2024, 4 children were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the child's health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
- Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2023Visit14 rules cited
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 01/12/2023. during the renewal inspection, toy cars were present with parts less than 1 inch in diameter and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.123(a) Signed
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, the financial agreement for child #3 was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, the following was cited for CPSL requirements: The file for facility person #3 did not include a PA Criminal clearance, a PA Child Abuse clearance, and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance nor any request for the clearances. There was no updated Pa Criminal and PA Child Abuse on file at the facility for individual #1. There was no updated Pa Child Abuse for individual #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.73(c) Has all items
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit located in the basement area was missing soap. The first aid kit located next to the kitchen was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.31(c) Age and training
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence on file to confirm the age of facility person #3, who was acknowledged to be a volunteer at the facility,”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility did not have the following as required: The facility's emergency plan did not address "Continuity of operations" after an emergency situation. The facility did not have a policy on the " Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma , and Child Maltreatment."”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.74(a) Requirements
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, damaged sheetrock was present in the basement bathroom area, by the toilet paper holder. Dirty leaves were present all over the back yard and all over the toys accessible to the children. A black metal pull cart was present in the playspace creating a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, the financial agreement for child #1 did not specify the admission date. .”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1and #5 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, the water temperature in the basement bathroom located next to the childcare space was extremely hot, which slighty burned one of the children's fingers. The temperature of the water measured at 115 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence on file that facility person #3, who was acknowledged to be a volunteer at the facility, was trained on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file for facility person #3 did not include an health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2 and #4 did not contain parental signed consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
3290.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“On 01/12/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file for facility person # 3, who was acknowledged to be a volunteer at the facility, did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023
- Jul 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lotus Family Education Center
Is Lotus Family Education Center licensed?
Yes. Lotus Family Education Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lotus Family Education Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lotus Family Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Family Education Center care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Lotus Family Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lotus Family Education Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 921-2012 to confirm.
How much does Lotus Family Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 921-2012 to ask.
What is Lotus Family Education Center's phone number?
(215) 921-2012.
Where is Lotus Family Education Center?
Philadelphia, PA 19143. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.