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Pearlwood Early Learning Center

5401 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
licensed capacity
19
open each week
5 days

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About Pearlwood Early Learning Center

Pearlwood Early Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 19 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
19 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity19 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Pearlwood Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
19 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245906
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Sep 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person # 1 was observed caring for children with NSOR clearance dated 4/1/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026

  2. Aug 13, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 08/13/2025, staff # 1 one who started employment on 08/13/2025 did not have emergency plan training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 08/13/2025, staff person two did not have staff evaluations on file and have been employed at the facility since 06/19/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 08/13/2025, staff person one did not have two written references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 08/13/2025, the fire alarm could not be sounded due to difficulty of operation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 08/13/2025, staff person two did not have current fire safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 08/13/2025, staff person one did not have proof of verification of child care experience and education/training on file at the facility prior to service.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “During the unannounced renewal inspection on 08/13/2025, staff person one did not have a signed Disclosure Statement on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

  3. Jul 30, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff member number two did not have current Fire Safety Training on file during the time of the Renewal Inspection. Fire Safety Training on file expired on 4/20/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “The Emergency Plan was not posted during the Renewal Inspection on July 30th, 2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff number two did not have current Emergency Training on file. Last Emergency Training was dated 5/23/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff number one did not have Health & Safety Training one-hour Update in file during the Renewal Inspection. Staff number one had the ten-hour Health & Safety Training dated 12/8/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff member number two did not have 12 clock hours of annual training on file at the time of the Renewal Inspection. Staff member date of hire was 2/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The regulations for Center was not posted at the time of the Renewal Inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The director did not have documented proof of Fire Alarm testing every 30 days on file at the facility. The director could not test the Fire Alarm during the Renewal Inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff member number two did not have current Health Assessment on file during the Renewal Inspection. The Health Assessment on file was dated 5/11/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff member number one did not have current State Police, Child Abuse and FBI clearances on file during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

  4. Sep 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2023, Certification Representative observed the thermometer in the refrigerator with a reading of 65 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023

  5. Apr 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed cleaning material low on counter accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed first aid kit missing gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “Observed cubbies not mounted causing tipping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023

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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FAQ

Questions about Pearlwood Early Learning Center

Is Pearlwood Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Pearlwood Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pearlwood Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Pearlwood Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Pearlwood Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pearlwood Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pearlwood Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 921-6197 to ask.

What is Pearlwood Early Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 921-6197.

Where is Pearlwood Early Learning Center?

5401 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Assatas STEAM Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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