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Penrose Academy

3000 Island Ave B Space 2946, Philadelphia, PA 191533.2· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
94
open each week
7 days
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About Penrose Academy

Penrose Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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 capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Penrose Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Penrose Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
94 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247360
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 17, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 2 visits

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. Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 2, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(b) Staff assigned to specific children/No physical punishment

      “As a result of lack of appropriate supervision, a toddler-#1 sustained multiple scratches to her face while in the care of staff person #1. On date of the complaint inspection, the preschool room-A was in chaos and children were not being supervised. As a result, a child was not given his lunch by staff person #2 who was assigned responsibility for him during the lunchtime period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

  5. Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 7, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.34(a)(2)/3270.34(a)(5) Objective and activities/Program planning

      “ON 3/24/22 SCHOOL-AGE CHILD #1 SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY WHILE BEING TRANSPORTED ON THE FACILITY'S BUS, THE SEVERITY OF HIS INJURY REQUIRED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT. HOWEVER, THAT WAS NOT COMMUNICATED TO PARENT ON THE NOTIFICATION CALL. THE PARENT REALIZED THE SEVERITY OF THE CHILD'S INJURY WHEN SHE OBSERVED HIM AT THE END OF DAY DURING PICK-UP. THE OPERATOR DID NOT NOTIFY DHS-OCDEL OF THE INCIDENT AS REQUIRED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “ON 3/24/22 SCHOOL-AGE CHILD #1 SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF HORESEPLAYING WHILE BEING TRANSPORTED ON THE FACILITY'S BUS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “ON 3/24/22 SCHOOL-AGE CHILD #1 SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY WHILE BEING TRANSPORTED ON THE FACILITY'S BUS, THE SEVERITY OF HIS INJURY REQUIRED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT. HOWEVER, THAT WAS NOT COMMUNICATED TO PARENT ON THE NOTIFICATION CALL SHE RECEIVED BY STAFF PERSONS #1 AND #2. THE PARENT REALIZED THE SEVERITY OF THE CHILD'S INJURY WHEN SHE OBSERVED HIM AT THE END OF DAY PICK-UP. DHS-OCDEL WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022

  7. Feb 28, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

      “ON 2/23/22 DURING A CLASSROOM OBSERVATION ASSESSMENT (EHMC), STAFF PERSON #1 ON MULTIPLE OCCASSIONS MOMENTARILY LEFT HER ASSIGNED GROUP UNSUPERVISED AND OUT OF RATIO.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022

  8. Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Penrose Academy

Is Penrose Academy licensed?

Yes. Penrose Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Penrose Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 17, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Penrose Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Penrose Academy care for?

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

Does Penrose Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Penrose Academy's hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Penrose Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 853-8540 to ask.

What is Penrose Academy's phone number?

(215) 853-8540.

Where is Penrose Academy?

3000 Island Ave B Space 2946, Philadelphia, PA 19153. The nearest other daycare we list is Children of Destiny Learning Center LLC 1, 0.6 miles away.

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