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Oasis Development and Learning Center

5248 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
licensed capacity
134
open each week
5 days

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About Oasis Development and Learning Center

Oasis Development and Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 134 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6-week-old infants to 5 years old (pre-K); before/after care and camp to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
134 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6-week-old infants to 5 years old (pre-K); before/after care and camp to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
StaffTeachers CDA Certified & Above
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity134 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Oasis Development and Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
134 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258190
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 12 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 41 rules in all · 40 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 12
  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. May 26, 2026Visit12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “In review of children's files, child 2 failed to have an updated health report completed within 6 months. Health report contained in file was last completed on 09/22/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed children receiving care in rooms 2 and 4 failed to have emergency contact information present while receiving care in space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “In review of children's files, child 2 and 3, enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have a service report providing information about the child's growth and development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “In review of children's files, child's 1 file failed to include a health report. File only contained immunization records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed chip paint on the main wall to the left of the entrance, in the multipurpose room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed various items, materials and equipment being stored in the 2nd floor hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed first-aid kits in rooms 4 and 9 failed to have an assortment of band aids.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed a first-aid kit was missing from room 6 on the 2nd floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed outlets in rooms 2 and 3 failed to have protective receptacle covers”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f)/3270.76 No business simultaneous use/Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed room 6, located on the 2nd floor, measured for childcare space, was not being used or set up to care for children in space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “In review of children's files, child's 2 fee agreement failed to be updated within 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/26/26, cert rep observed in rooms 3, 6 and 7 failed to have written plan of daily activities and routines, posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

  2. Oct 22, 2025Visit4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff persons 1 and 2 file failed to include two written, non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed, staff person 1, a GS, file failed to include transcripts to verify area of studies and verification of 3 years of experience working with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff person 1's file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff person 1's file failed to include a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

  3. Oct 22, 2025Visit4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff persons 1 and 2 file failed to include two written, non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed, staff person 1, a GS, file failed to include transcripts to verify area of studies and verification of 3 years of experience working with children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff person 1's file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During an allocated unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/22/25, staff files reviewed and staff person 1's file failed to include a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

  4. May 28, 2025Visit7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 05/28/25, cert rep observed several rest equipment used by children were not labeled with their name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 05/28/25, cert rep observed a staff person and child failed to wash their hands after a diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

    • 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 fire safety documents, staff person 2, 3 and 4 failed to have complete annual fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain an updated NSOR certificate. NSOR certificate contained in file was last completed on 05/08/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to contain a child health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to contain two written nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “In review of staff files, staff person 1, a GS, file failed to contain 2 years of childcare experience (2500 hours) caring for children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

  5. Jun 5, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
    • 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 fire safety documents, staff persons 3 and 11, failed to have completed annual fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents at the beginning and end of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed in room 4 chip/peeled paint on the wall under the window and behind the door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed missing first-aid kits in rooms 7 and 8.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/024, cert rep observed windows on the 2nd floor opened more than 6 inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed an aide alone with children in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • 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 6, an aide, file failed to include, at minimum, verification of an 8th grade education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of child care experience prior to employment at facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed infants in room 5 sleeping in bouncy seats.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/05/24, cert rep observed a child receiving care in room 5 failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of RV3 vaccinations, as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

    • 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/facility persons 3 and 9 file failed to include an updated health assessment within 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “In review of staff files, facility persons 2, 5, 6, and 8 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references. Staff persons 5 and 6 file only contained 1 letter of reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • 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 1, 4, 9 and 11 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff persons 1 and 9 file contained 7.5 hour of annual training, staff person 4 file contained 9.5 hours of annual training and staff person 11 file contained 4.5 hour of annual training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 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 persons 1 and 11, assistant group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “In review of staff files, staff person 5, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include FBI clearance, staff persons 6 and 10, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include an NSOR certificate and staff person 7 file failed to include the PA state police clearance. Staff person 7 file only contained the request for the PA state police.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “In review of staff files, staff person 11 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 day. Mandated reporter training on file was last completed on 01/23/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.34(b) Comply with CPSL/Director qualifications

      “·In review of staff files, staff person 4, who resided outside of PA within the last five years, file failed to include out of state criminal history, child abuse and sex offender registry checks required under CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 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 7 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: Jul 6, 2024

  6. May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 3, 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 Oasis Development and Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Oasis Development and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Oasis Development and Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oasis Development and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Oasis Development and Learning Center care for?

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

Does Oasis Development and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Oasis Development and Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Oasis Development and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 455-4595 to ask.

What is Oasis Development and Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 455-4595.

Where is Oasis Development and Learning Center?

5248 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is My Shades Of Green Learning Tree, under 0.1 miles away.

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