Oasis Development and Learning Center
5248 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
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N & C Learning Academy 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| 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 |
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N & C Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 18 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 48 rules in all · 41 corrected
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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3280.17 Liability Insurance
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not proof of current liability insurance on file at the facility. The insurance documentation on file expired in May 2026. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify the facility insurance policy was on file at the facility. The operator provided Certification Representative with a copy of an insurance policy that did not list the facility address. Certification Representative spoke with the agent from the insurance company on 8/5/2026 who stated that the operator does not have an insurance policy with the insurance company for the Castor Avenue location. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE**”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not an FBI clearance on file for facility staff #1 who was working alone with children. The operator reported that the FBI clearance was requested but not received yet. There was not the required documentation on file at the facility that the FBI clearance request and fingerprinting was completed. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify that facility staff #1 was removed from child care duties until all of their clearances were obtained. Certification Representatives asked facility staff #2, who was working alone with children, if there was another staff present. Facility staff #2 stated that facility staff #1 went to the back to use the bathroom. Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 had left the building through a back door and was standing outside, behind the facility. The operator stated that facility staff #1 was not working at the time but was dropping of her own children to the facility. The operator acknowledged that facility staff #1 had not provided an FBI clearance at this point. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE**”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3280.34(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) Primary staff person's responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not documentation of education or experience in the file for facility staff #1 to verify that staff qualified as at least a primary staff person. Certification Representative observed facility staff #1 was working alone with children. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify the plan of correction was implemented. At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, facility staff #2 was observed alone with children and there was not documentation of education in the file to verify that facility staff #2 qualified as a least a primary staff person. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE**”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative observed facility staff person #1 working alone with 7 children. The children's ages were 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, 1 preschooler and 3 young school-aged children. At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed that facility staff #2 was working alone with 6 children. The children's ages were 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 1 preschooler and 3 young school-aged children. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE**”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2026
3280.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representative observed items in the outdoor space that made the space unsafe for large muscle activity. Certification Representative observed a dirty wading pool that had green slime, an empty beer can and a double A battery in the facility play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“At the time of inspection of 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed a large bottle of handsanitizer in the child care space that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed that the wall area behind the bathroom sink was peeling.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed several items on the floor that had a diameter of less than 1 inch that were being used in a project. There were infants and toddlers moving about the room freely and had access to these items which could be a choking hazard. Certification representatives observed facility child #2 in a walker pull a plastic bag of cups off a shelf and put the bag in their mouth before staff intervened.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed that the rest equipment in the main classroom were not labeled for use by a specific child. Certification Representatives also observed facility child #1 who is an infant, was not sleeping in age appropriate rest equipment. The child slept in a bouncy chair for approximately 15 minutes before Certification Rep alerted staff the child could not sleep in the equipment as it is not proper rest equipment for an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3280.105(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of inspection 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed that the rest equipment a toddler was in did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. The sides had a playpen on each side and a third side was up against the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Certification Representative observed that 7 children were left alone in the back childcare room when facility staff #1 left the children to go to the front of the building to answer the front door. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify that children were being supervised properly. Certification Representatives observed that while facility staff #2 was opening the door for Certification Reps, facility child #3 walked out of the child care space and into the back hallway unsupervised. Certification Representatives alerted facility staff #2 that the child walked into the hallway alone. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE**”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2026
3280.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representative observed that staff put facility children #2 and #3 in a high chair to watch an Elmo show on tv for approximately 20 minutes. Facility staff #2 acknowledged that she was using the high chairs so the children would watch the movie without moving around This was observed at approximately 10:45 am and staff acknowledged lunch was not being started until 11:30 am.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3280.115(b)(3) Emptied daily
“At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed a wading pool in the outdoor playspace with stagnant green slimy water that was not emptied.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #2 changing diapers with two children. On both occasions the staff did not was their hands or the child's hands with soap and water as required. The staff used hand sanitizer instead of soap which is not permitted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not a current health assessment on file for facility staff #1. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify that staff working with children had health assessments on file. After reviewing the file of facility staff #2, it was noted that there was not a health assessment on file for staff who was working with children. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE**”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, Certification Representatives observed a bottle containing milk or formula that was sitting on a shelf, accessible to other children. The bottle was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3280.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection on 8/5/2026, the file for facility staff #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative observed that 3 electrical outlets were uncovered in the back child care area where there were 3 children who were 5 years of age or younger. After receiving a plan of correction for the violation observed on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative was onsite on 8/5/2026 to verify that the electrical outlets were covered and observed an outlet in the back child care space was missing a cover. **THIS IS A REPEATED NON-COMPLIANCE**”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not proof of current liability insurance on file at the facility. The insurance documentation on file expired in May 2026.”
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not a current health assessment on file for facility staff #1.”
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative observed that 3 electrical outlets were uncovered in the back child care area where there were 3 children who were 5 years of age or younger.”
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, Certification Representative observed 1 staff person working alone with 7 children. The children's ages were 1 infant, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, 1 preschooler and 3 young school-aged children.”
3280.34(a)/3280.192(2)(ii) Primary staff person's responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not documentation of education or experience in the file for facility staff #1 to verify that staff qualified as at least a primary staff person. Certification Representative observed facility staff #1 was working alone with children.”
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026, there was not an FBI clearance on file for facility staff #1 who was working alone with children. The operator reported that the FBI clearance was requested but not received yet. There was not the required documentation on file at the facility that the FBI clearance request and fingerprinting was completed.”
3280.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of inspection on 7/23/2026 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Certification Representative observed that 7 children were left alone in the back childcare room when facility staff #1 left the children to go to the front of the building to answer the front door.”
3290.191 Individual Records
“During unannounced inspection on Wednesday,07/08/26, cert rep observed a staff person failed to have a record on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3290.17(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During complaint inspection on Wednesday, 07/08/26, cert rep determined that the provider failed to report a child who received emergency room treatment due to an incident at the facility. The child was taken to the ER by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3290.18/3290.101(a) General Health and Safety/Age appropriate
“During complaint inspection on Wednesday, 07/08/26, cert rep determined that a toy/game at the facility was not age appropriate for children in care and posed a threat to the health and safety of the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3290.191 Individual Records
“During unannounced inspection on Wednesday,07/08/26, cert rep observed a staff person failed to have a record on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3290.17(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During complaint inspection on Wednesday, 07/08/26, cert rep determined that the provider failed to report a child who received emergency room treatment due to an incident at the facility. The child was taken to the ER by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3290.18/3290.101(a) General Health and Safety/Age appropriate
“During complaint inspection on Wednesday, 07/08/26, cert rep determined that a toy/game at the facility was not age appropriate for children in care and posed a threat to the health and safety of the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION
“At the time of inspection on 4/2/2026, Certification Representative observed the fire alarm panel was beeping and a trouble signal was flashing. The operator could not demonstrate the fire alarm system was in good working order.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3290.181(a) Each child
“During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 03/13/26, children's files reviewed, children enrolled at the facility failed to have a record on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3290.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 03/13/26, cert rep observed facility failed to have emergency contact information for children receiving care. Operator stated that information was on the Brightwheel app, but was unable to access app.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 03/13/26, cert rep observed staff not using equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions as a bouncy seat used by an infant age child was placed on a table causing a safety issue to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 03/13/26, fire safety documents were reviewed, and facility failed to have their smoke detectors tested once every 30 days. The last documented test was conducted on 02/02/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 03/13/26, fire safety documents was reviewed, and facility failed to conduct a fire drill within 60 days. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 1/05/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3290.105(f) 2 feet apart
“During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 03/13/26, cert rep observed rest equipment in use did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days. The last documented testing on was 12/01/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“In review of children's files, child 1's file failed to include the written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“In review of children's files, child 1's emergency contact and file failed to include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“At the time of onsite inspection 11/7/2025, Certification Representative observed wires hanging along the outside wall of the outdoor play space that would be accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“At the time of initial inspection, facility did not have written plan to address Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3290.24(a) Emergency plan
“At the time of initial inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3290.61 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“At the time of initial inspection, outdoor play area contained trash and hazardous items.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“At the time of initial inspection, toxics were observed in unlocked lower left kitchen cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of initial inspection, facility did not have emergency transportation plan posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“At the time of initial inspection, facility did not have emergency evacuation routes posted on each floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“At the time of initial inspection, interconnected fire detection system did not properly test setting off all devices at one time.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of initial inspection, facility did not have OCDEL Regional Office information posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3290.72 Emergency Numbers Posted
“At the time of initial inspection, emergency telephone numbers were not in the vicinity of the telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
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5248 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5512 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. N & C Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 18 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 9 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 745-3019 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 745-3019 to ask.
(267) 745-3019.
Philadelphia, PA 19120. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.