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Malia and Friends Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA 19141 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Malia and Friends Learning Academy

Malia and Friends Learning Academy is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Malia and Friends Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00243375
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 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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  1. Aug 4, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment on file for child #1 was outdated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was play equipment in the outdoor play space that was not sturdy and needed to be mounted securely for safe use. In addition, the play space needed more mulch under play equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were several outdoor play equipment in broken and in poor condition.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the back door was blocked by a locked gate mental while children were in care. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit was missing tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was evidence of roach infestation in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were two electrical outlets uncovered in the childcare space. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was an area at the far back of the outdoor place space with missing bricks that need to be fenced off for safety.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6)/3280.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number or the address for the persons designed by the parents whom the child can be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026

  2. Jul 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(c)/3280.102(e) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing /Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The outdoor equipment did not have the appropriate required padding and areas of the grown was a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The outdoor play equipment was dirty and needed to be cleaned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The FBI fingerprint and NSOR clearance for staff person #1 and #2 was outdated. In addition, the record for staff person #3 did not have the required updated disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

  3. Sep 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(b) Staff responsibility

      “On September 4, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have documentation showing that the fire alarm system is being tested every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “On September 4, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 did not have a health assessment signed by a physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On September 4, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #1. #3, #4 and #5 needed to be updated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On September 4, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the outdoor play space needed more protective surface covering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

  4. Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “On April 11, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. At the time of this inspection there was (keep out of reach of children) hand soap on sink #1 located next to the bathroom and sink #2 located inside the children's bathroom. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “On April 11, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The concrete ground outside in the outdoor play space was unleveled, cracking with tree stumps sticking out of it posing as a tripping hazard for children. In addition, there were two broken poles sticking out of the playground gate that pose as a hazard to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “On April 11, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher at the facility had not been serviced or tagged.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2024

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Malia and Friends Learning Academy

Is Malia and Friends Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Malia and Friends Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Malia and Friends Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Malia and Friends Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Malia and Friends Learning Academy care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Malia and Friends Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Malia and Friends Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 918-1151 to confirm.

How much does Malia and Friends Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 918-1151 to ask.

What is Malia and Friends Learning Academy's phone number?

(717) 918-1151.

Where is Malia and Friends Learning Academy?

Philadelphia, PA 19141. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).