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4509 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Miles of Smiles Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 20
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Miles of Smiles Learning Academy
Miles of Smiles Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 20 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Miles of Smiles Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248123
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the complaint investigation on 5/13/26, staff person #1 admitted to yelling at child #1 in a harsh manner.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
Oct 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25: 1. Child # 2 did not have a month date and year to verify if the agreement was updated within the last 6-months. 2. Child # 3 had an agreement dated 10/28/24 indicating it was not updated within the last 6-month.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, staff person #1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, staff person # 2 did not have emergency plan training completed for 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, staff person #1, did not have a DHS FBI Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, or an NSOR Certificate on file,”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, child #1 did not identify the health insurance coverage on the emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“During the renewal inspection on 10/23/25, staff person #1 did not have any information on file to verify name, address, telephone number and age.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
Oct 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/2/24, staff person #1 did not have National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) or Child Abuse clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 10/2/24, the highchair had a torn cushion and was in poor repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 10/2/24, child #1 had an agreement dated 3/27/23. Agreements must be updated/reviewed and signed by the provider and the parent every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection on 10/2/24, there was a full unlabeled bottle at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 10/2/24, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space while the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
Dec 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/23, child #1 had emergency contact information dated 5/20/21, and child #2 dated 5/22/23. Both were not updated in the required 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/23, staff person #1 only had 10 hours of annual clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 12/12/23, the agreement for child #1 was not updated within the last 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
Jan 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Continued non-compliance was observed on 1/9/23, that the records of staff person #1 did not include acceptable Fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Fire safety training was a verified online only training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the unannounced inspection on 1/9/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and every 24 months thereafter.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the unannounced inspection on 1/9/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification of education for an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
Dec 7, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During the renewal inspection on12/7/22, it was observed that staff person #3 was alone with 2 children upon arrival at the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 12/7/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 included First Aid training that did not state Pediatric in the title and the trainer could not be verified as an approved trainer. The records of staff person #2 included First Aid training that was completed online only and not an approved course. The records of staff person #3 included First Aid training though the trainer could not be verified as an approved trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 12/7/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include Fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/7/22, it was observed that staff person #3, whose provisional hire period had expired, records did not contain the State Police Criminal Record and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances and as required by the CPSL”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 12/7/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 12/7/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. The records of child #1 and child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During the renewal inspection on 12/7/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.131(e)(4) Annual immunization reporting to DOH
“During the renewal inspection on 12/7/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #3, and child #4 did not include an update influenza vaccine or exemption letter in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. Vaccines dated 3/4/2021, 10/28/20, and 10/14/19 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 12/7/22, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include the release person's address for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/7/22, It was observed that the records of child #4 did not include the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection on 12/7/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include 12 clock hours of childcare training”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection on 12/7/22, it was observed that a toddler was asleep in the pack n play and staff person #3 was in another childcare space with another child and was unable to see and assess the child in the pack n play due to the barrier separating the childcare spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
Nov 12, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed staff # 1 files, the file did not have her FBI, state/police, child abuse, and NSOR clearances. During the follow-up for the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed staff #1 files and the file did not consist of a state/police clearance for employment. The clearance states volunteer. (continued noncompliance)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that none of the cots were labeled. Upon asking staff # 1, they stated they did not know the same cots needed to be used for each child. During the follow-up visit for the renewal inspection the certification representative the some of the cots were now labeled with colors, but there wasn't a coordinating name sheet. When the representative asked staff #2 for the sheet they stated that the provider did not finish the sheet. (continued non-compliance)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative checked child # 4 file, it did not include a health assessment stating the child was free from communicable diseases. The provider emailed the certification representative and stated that child #4 was going to get an updated physical on 11.13.2021. (continued noncompliance)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
Oct 14, 2021Inspection14 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative checked child # 3 emergency contact form and it did not have the physician's number and it was missing the enrolling parent's work address and phone number. Child # 4 emergency contact form was missing the enrolling work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2021
3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed the policy number, insurance name, or information on the disability was missing on child # 2 emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative checked child # 2 file, it did not contain the address of the release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2021
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative asked for the emergency contact forms for the childcare room. The provider stated they did not have emergency contact information within the childcare room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2021
3270.124(d) Excursions
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative asked the staff for the children's emergency contact forms, staff #2 stated they did not have emergency contact forms to take with them to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed staff # 1 files, the file did not have her FBI, state/police, child abuse, and NSOR clearances.”
3270.35(b)(4) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff #1 file, she was designated as the group supervisor, but she did not qualify.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed the soap sitting on the sink in the children's bathroom. The soap instructions read "Keep out of reach of children". (Implemented on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2021
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that none of the cots were labeled. Upon asking staff # 1, they stated they did not know the same cots needed to be used for each child.”
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed child #1 was missing the admission date, child # 3 was missing the admission date, and child #5 was missing release persons information on the childcare agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2021
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative asked staff 3 if the parents received the original copies of the agreement and she replied no. The originals were in the office's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2021
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative checked child # 4 file, it did not include a health assessment stating the child was free from communicable diseases.”
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative asked staff #3 for the fire drill logs and she did not have any logs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested the proof of purchase for the fire system. Staff #3 stated she did not have proof of purchase. (Implemented on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Miles of Smiles Learning Academy
Is Miles of Smiles Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Miles of Smiles Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Miles of Smiles Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Miles of Smiles Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Miles of Smiles Learning Academy care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Miles of Smiles Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Miles of Smiles Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Miles of Smiles Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 348-7889 to ask.
What is Miles of Smiles Learning Academy's phone number?
(267) 348-7889.
Where is Miles of Smiles Learning Academy?
2701 Ash St, Philadelphia, PA 19137. The nearest other daycare we list is Bridesburg Boys & Girls Club, 0.3 miles away.