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Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy
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About Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy
Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 54 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253011
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Transportation 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Apr 9, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During unannounced visit on 4/9/26, staff person #1 who was counted in ratio during transportation of school age children to school, did not have required pre-service training as well as mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During unannounced visit on 4/9/26, the record for staff member #1 did not contain verification of education and experience on file that qualifies the staff member for the position of an assistant group supervisor performing at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2026
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“During unannounced visit on 4/9/26, observed a toy in the crib while child #1 was sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During unannounced visit on 4/9/26, the file for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“During unannounced visit on 4/9/26, observed that child #2, five years old child was transported to school in the vehicle without booster seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“During unannounced visit on 4/9/26, it was observed that the 2019 Ford Thomas 15-passenger van, which had been previously cited, was used to transport children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During unannounced visit on 4/9/26, a first-aid kit was not present in the van when children were transported.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During unannounced visit on 4/9/26, file of staff person #1 did not include Disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During unannounced visit on 4/9/26, file of staff person #1 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: Apr 23, 2026
3270.124(d) Excursions
“During unannounced visit on 4/9/26 observed that emergency contact forms were not present in the van when children were transported.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2026
Apr 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of inspection on April 9, 2026, Staff Person #1 was observed bringing three school-age children to the van and leaving them unattended while returning to the facility before coming back to the van. It was further confirmed through school video footage that on March 18, 2026, and March 23, 2026, Staff Person #1 dropped off Child #1 in front of the school building prior to the time the school allows children to enter (before 8:10 a.m.) and without any school staff present. After Staff Person #1 departed, Child #1 was observed running to the grassy area on the side of the school building without adult supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of the renewal inspection, dolls in the preschool area were dirty and in need of cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.31(e)(1)(iv) Age and Training
“At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. file included only 4.5 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of inspection, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for two infants were not obtained from the parents of infants observed in the infant area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of renewal inspection, written evaluation of staff person #1 was conducted more than 12 months ago. Last evaluation of staff person #1 was conducted on 1/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the renewal inspection, a hole was observed in the wall at the entrance to the toddler/infant area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
Nov 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the unannounced inspection on 11/3/25, file of staff person #1 did not include an initial staff health assessment with the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“At the time of the unannounced inspection on 11/3/25, the video footage from 10/28/25 was reviewed. In the footage, Child #1 was observed sitting in a high chair for approximately 1.5 hours, including during breakfast and circle time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of renewal inspection observed chipped corners and edges of the white unit located in the Infant/Toddler room and used by children. The unit was in need of cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.133(4)/3270.133(5) Locked/Original label
“At the time of renewal inspection observed epi pen located in child #2 open locker, inhaler with expired Albuterol Sulfate in child #3 locker as well as Tylenol of child #4. Sulfate Albuterol expired on 11/2024. All medication was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“At the time of renewal inspection written consent for inhaler, epi pen and Tylenol was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of renewal inspection, health assessment of child #1, who is a young toddler, was conducted more than 6 months ago. Child #1 health report was from 4/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
Feb 4, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25, file of staff person #2, who is not a provisional hire, did not contain current PA child abuse clearance and DHS required FBI clearance. The clearances in the file were more than 60 months old. PA child abuse clearance was from 3/11/19, FBI clearance was from 3/6/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25 at around 6:55 AM staff person #1 was the only staff in the facility with 9 children ranging in age from infant to young school age.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25 observed outlet near the cribs in infant area without protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25 observed peeling paint and damaged plaster on the left wall of preschool area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25 a sign on which the requirement to wash hands after toileting and before eating was not posted at the sinks located in the bathroom in school-age area.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of the inspection on 2/4/25 at around 6:55 AM staff person #1 was the only staff in the facility with 9 children ranging in age from infant to young school age.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
Feb 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“At the time of renewal inspection observed one rusted waste receptacle located near the toilet in the Toddler's bathroom. This trach can was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency contact forms were not updated in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“At the time of renewal inspection observed the white 2019 Ford Transit 15 seat passenger van parked near the facility and used by the facility to transport children to and from school.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of renewal inspection, a written statement of giving formula and feeding schedule was not obtained from the parents for infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2024
Feb 23, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #1 did not have proof of the Pre-service (Health and Safety) training on file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The green turf on the playground was peeling up the fence/gate on the preschool side (right side if facing building) of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Paint was peeling off in bathroom on infant side (left side if facing building) by the door and the sink. Half wall by enterance door on the infant side had exposed metal corners and dry wall was not painted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff 1 did not have proof of experience on file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff 1 only had 1 letter reference in their file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“Staff 1 was child's hands after changing the child's diaper but did not wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023
Dec 6, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have 2 references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“After reviewing files, it was observed that staff #2 did not have proof of the required Pre-service training and it was over 90 days from the staff #2 's start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023
3270.33(b)/3270.36(b)(5) No more than 50% aides/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have document proof of experience for the position of AGS. It was observed that more than 50% of the staff did not qualify as an AGS or above due to lack of experience in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff #2 did not have proof of their Child abuse clearance, nor their FBI clearance and it was over 45 days from start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff #3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have proof of a health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have proof of the TB results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff # 5 and Staff #6 were alone with the children on the office side of the building and both staff #5 and 6 were provisional hires.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“After reviewing files, it was observed that Staff #1 was missing documented experience and Staff # 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were missing proof of education and experience in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023
Nov 17, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“OBSERVED ON 11/17/22, 1 SCHOOL AGE CHILD WAS LAYING ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK AREA OF THE PRESCHOOL SIDE OF THE BUILDING 5325 BY HERSELF OUT OF THE SIGHT OF ANY STAFF.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“OBSERVED ON 11/17/22, DURING THE INSPECTION THERE WERE 5 INFANTS, 3 YOUNG TODDLERS, AND 1 OLDER TODDLER WITH 1 STAFF IN THE INFANT/TODDLER BUILDING OF THE 5329 BUILDING, IN THE BACK AREA.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“OBSERVED ON 11/17/22, 3 INFANTS WERE SLEEPING IN BOUNCY SEATS THAT ARE NOT APPROPRIATE REST EQUIPMENT IN THE INFANT AREA.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.106(b) No bed linens alone
“OBSERVED ON 11/17/22, 1 SCHOOL AGE CHILD WAS LAYING ON A BLANKET ON THE FLOOR WITH NO COT OR MAT UNDER IT ON THE PRESCHOOL SIDE OF BUILDING 5325 IN THE BACK AREA.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
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Sep 1, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“REGIONAL OFFICE WAS NOT NOTIFED OF CHILD GOING TO THE HOSPITAL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.33(a) Comply with CPSL/Each staff person meets quals
“STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED CLEARANCES AND WAS PAST 45 DAYS FROM THE HIRE DATE. STAFF 1'S FILE DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THEIR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, STATE POLICE CRIMINAL HISTORY AND NSOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
Sep 1, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“REGIONAL OFFICE WAS NOT NOTIFED OF CHILD GOING TO THE HOSPITAL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.33(a) Comply with CPSL/Each staff person meets quals
“STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED CLEARANCES AND WAS PAST 45 DAYS FROM THE HIRE DATE. STAFF 1'S FILE DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THEIR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE, STATE POLICE CRIMINAL HISTORY AND NSOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2022
- Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy
Is Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 535-4729 to confirm.
How much does Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 535-4729 to ask.
What is Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy's phone number?
(215) 535-4729.
Where is Northeast Childcare & Learning Academy?
5325-29 Oxford Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Playarts, 0.1 miles away.