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My Shades Of Green Learning Tree

5244 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 191205.0· 1 review

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About My Shades Of Green Learning Tree

My Shades Of Green Learning Tree is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 31 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 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. Jul 20, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During renewal inspection on Monday, 07/20/26, cert rep observed missing emergency contacts in the preschool room and older toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “In review of staff files, staff CPSL documents, staff person 1 failed to include a current DHS FBI clearance. DHS FBI clearance included in file was last completed on 07/12/21. Staff person 2 file failed to include a current NSOR certificate. NSOR certificate included in file was last completed on 09/10/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

  2. Nov 17, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During unannounced inspection on Monday, 11/17/25, fire safety documents reviewed, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional. Last documenting testing/inspection was completed on 08/07/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff persons 1 and 2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 09/22/23. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

  3. Jul 29, 2025Visit6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 07/29/05, cert rep observed a windows in the infant room's bathroom opened more than 6 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 07/29/25, cert rep observed a first aid kit located in the infant room failed to have tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 07/29/25, cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions failed to be posted in the infant and toddler rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 07/29/25, cert rep observed cleaning material and other toxics accessible to children located under the sink in the infant room's bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 07/29/25, cert rep observed infant room's bathroom failed to have a lidded trashcan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, cert rep observed damaged paint on the wall in the infant room's bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

  4. Feb 7, 2025Visit5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “In review of staff files, staff person's 1 file failed to include out of state child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “During allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 02/07/25, cert rep also observed 1 staff not with their assigned group leaving a staff with 5 young toddlers and 1 infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “During allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 02/07/25, facility failed to have conducted a fire drill at least once every 60 days. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 07/01/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 02/07/25, fire safety documents reviewed, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional. Last documenting testing/inspection was completed on 09/19/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “During allocated unannounced inspection on Friday, 02/07/25, cert rep observed 1 staff with 8 preschool age children and 1 infant. Cert rep also observed 1 staff not with their assigned group leaving a staff with 5 young toddlers and 1 infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

  5. Aug 7, 2024Visit11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 1 completed 6 hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “In review of children's file, child 1, a preschooler, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 1 file was last completed on 03/09/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of childcare experiences prior to employment at facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/07/24, cert rep observed a provisional hire employee caring for children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “In review of health and safety documents, staff person 1 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/07/24, cert rep observed rest equipment in the older toddler classroom in the 2nd floor front room, failed to be labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/07/24, cert rep observed a child failed to wash their hands after a diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/07/24, cert rep observed floor plate strip lifting from the floor causing a possible tripping hazard to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/07/24, cert rep observed chip paint on the wall in stair way, chip paint on baseboards in 2nd floor middle rear room and chip paint on the closet door in the 2nd floor rear room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) In child care spaces/Has all items

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/07/24, cert rep observed a first aid kit located on the 1st floor failed to have a soap and gloves and the rear 2nd floor room failed to have a first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/07/024, cert rep observed bathroom windows on the 2nd floor, opened more than 6 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

  6. Aug 25, 2023Inspection27 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 3 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 2 file contained only 3 hours of PD training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “In review of emergency plan document, facility emergency plan failed to provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency at locations away from the facility premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/28/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have current certificate of compliance posted in area accessible to parents and provide parents with information on how to access the regulations electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, facility failed to have documentation that the smoke detection system has been tested once every 30 days or has been inspected annual by a fire safety professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, facility failed to have conducted a fire drill within 60 days and maintain a written record of drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep was unable to review staff person's 4 file as it was not present at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include TB results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 3 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Staff person 1 health assessment was last completed on 07/12/21 and staff person 3 health report was last completed on 09/10/17. Staff person 2 file failed to contain a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in each child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written daily schedule outlining daily activities and routines. Plan failed to be posted in childcare spaces on the 2nd floor of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in bathrooms, kitchen, sinks and diapering area addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 01/27/23, cert rep observed peeled paint on left wall in the first floor main child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed in 2nd floor front toddler classroom, the outlet under the window was missing an outlet plate cover, exposing the outlet. Cert rep also observed classroom was being used as storage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed first-aid kits located in 1st floor main childcare space failed to include scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed electrical outlets in the 1st floor main child care space and the 2nd floor front toddler room did not contain protective receptacle covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “During renewal inspections on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed a staff, who qualifies as an aide, working unsupervised in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of education and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 3, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include PA state police, FBI clearance and NSOR certificate. Staff person 1 and 3 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Mandated reporter training included in staff persons 1 and 3 file was last completed on 08/12/15.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “In review of staff files, staff failed to have completed annual fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 3 file failed to include current pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff persons 1 and 3 pediatric first aid/CPR was last completed on 07/15/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed the facility failed to have all parts of the emergency plan posted in an area accessible to parents. Facility only had the shelter in place portion of the emergency plan posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “In review of emergency plan documents, staff persons had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “Provider did not have a copy of facility's liability insurance on file at the time of initial the renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed staff persons 1 and 2 working unsupervised without completing health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22, and staff person 4 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety topics including pediatric first aid/CPR and mandated reporter training. Staff person 1 was working unsupervised with an expired pediatric first aid/CPR, pediatric first aid/CPR contained in file was last completed on 07/15/21. Staff person 2 observed to be caring for children unsupervised and had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised and had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Mandated reporter training was last completed on 08/12/15. Staff person 3 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “In review of health and safety documentation, facility failed to have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

  7. Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Is My Shades Of Green Learning Tree licensed?

Yes. My Shades Of Green Learning Tree is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was My Shades Of Green Learning Tree last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has My Shades Of Green Learning Tree had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 My Shades Of Green Learning Tree care for?

31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does My Shades Of Green Learning Tree accept child care subsidies?

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

What are My Shades Of Green Learning Tree's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 455-1161 to confirm.

How much does My Shades Of Green Learning Tree cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 455-1161 to ask.

What is My Shades Of Green Learning Tree's phone number?

(215) 455-1161.

Where is My Shades Of Green Learning Tree?

5244 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is Oasis Development and Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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