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Philadelphia Cathedral Early Learning Center

13 S 38th St # 19, Philadelphia, PA 19104

licensed capacity: 108
open each week: 5 days

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About Philadelphia Cathedral Early Learning Center

Philadelphia Cathedral Early Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 108 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type: Child care center
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Hours today: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity: 108 children

Hours

MondayToday	6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday	6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday	6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday	6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday	6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday	Not listed
Sunday	Not listed

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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidy	Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity	108 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Philadelphia Cathedral Early Learning Center

License

Status: Certified by the state and operating
License type: Certificate of Compliance
Capacity: 108 children
License number: #CER-00259100

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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

Staff training and qualifications 12
Health, medication and illness 4
Building, equipment and play areas 3
Food and nutrition 3
Supervision and ratios 3
Background checks 2
Records and paperwork 2
Safety and hazards 1
Discipline and child guidance 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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May 21, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
  “At the time of inspection, staff person # 1did not have verification of child care experience.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.76 Building Surfaces
  “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed dust on around the window area in the PreK classroom.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
- Safety and hazards
  3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
  “At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a continuous written record documenting that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
  “At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of acceptable pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
  “At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person # 1 did not include tuberculosis screening”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
  “At the time of inspection, staff persons # 4 and 5 did not have verification of valid health assessments.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
- Food and nutrition
  3270.107 Refrigerator
  “At the time of inspection, the bottom areas of the refrigerators in the toddler and PreK classrooms were not clean.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.133(7) Medication log
  “At the time of inspection, the operator did not have a medication log for child #1.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.31(e) Age and Training
  “At the time of inspection, staff persons #3,4 and 5 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
- Background checks
  3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “The file of staff person #5 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy for NSOR history information as required under the CPSL.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
  “At the time of inspection, staff persons # 3,4, and 5 did not have verification of written evaluations.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
Jun 9, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  3270.113(d) No harsh language
  “During the investigation, it was revealed that a staff member used harsh language in the presence of children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
- Supervision and ratios
  3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
  “In 2024, the elevator doors shut while a child was on the elevator.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
May 13, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
- Food and nutrition
  3270.107 Refrigerator
  “At the time of inspection, the refrigerators in the infant rooms were not clean.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
  “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
  “At the time of inspection, staff persons #4 or 5 did not have verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
- Background checks
  3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “The file of staff person #4 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Criminal, Child abuse, NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL. Corrected on 6/9/2025. The file of staff person #4, did not include a verification of mandated reporter training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  3270.94(a)(9) Written record
  “At the time of inspection, the designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that a written record was maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
- Supervision and ratios
  3270.34(a) Director responsibilities
  “Staff #1 who is designated as director was not present at the renewal inspection on 5/13/2025. As a result, the photo identification verification process could not be completed and compliance with the requirements for director's qualification could not be measured.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
  “At the time of inspection, there was no verification of written evaluations for staff persons #2, 3 and 6 on a regular basis or a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
  “At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 4 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification within 90 days of hire.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.192(5) Two written references
  “At the time of inspection, the records for staff persons #1,4 and 5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff person.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
- Records and paperwork
  3270.191 Individual Records
  “At the time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have verification of an individual record.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
  “At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 4 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
  “At the time of inspection, staff person and 6 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
  “At the time of inspection, staff persons #4 and 5 did not have verification of health and safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.31(e) Age and Training
  “At the time of inspection, staff persons #2,3 and 6 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
May 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Food and nutrition
  3270.107 Refrigerator
  “At the time of inspection, the bottom area of the refrigerator was not clean.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
  “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two toilets in the preschool rooms and two sinks in the toddler rooms not in good repair.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.76 Building Surfaces
  “At the time of the inspection, certification representative observed the window area in the toddler room not kept clean.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
Jan 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratios
  3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
  “At the time of inspection, it was verified that staff was not aware of an incident.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
Jun 27, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period. Fee agreement reviewed was dated 08/30/22.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the staff file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain initial health assessment. The staff file reviewed for staff #2 did not contain a physical examination.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
- Discipline and child guidance
  3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the child file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain child service report providing information about child's growth and development.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
- Food and nutrition
  3270.107 Refrigerator
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the refrigerator thermometer observed in toddler #2 classroom read 50° F.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 missing handwashing signs were observed in Two's classroom, K prep classroom and preschool classroom.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the toilet observed in K prep bathroom was missing toilet seat.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.75(c) Has all items
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the first aid kit located in infant #2 classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in toddler #1 classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in toddler #2 classroom was missing tape. The first aid kit located in Two's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in K prep classroom was missing gloves and soap.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 gnats were observed in Two's classroom and preschool classroom.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
- Safety and hazards
  3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 there were missing electrical outlet covers observed in infant #1 room, toddler #1 room, Two's room, and K prep room.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the staff file reviewed for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain documentation verifying emergency plan training at time of initial employment.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
  “During the renewal inspection on 06/27/23 the toilet area observed in toddler #2 classroom was missing lidded waste receptacle.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
Aug 4, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
  “During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, certification representative observed that in child #3 file (See LIS Sheet) that the emergency contact information was incomplete. Child #3 did not have Emergency contact information listed or an emergency contact name.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
  “On 8/4/2022 during renewal inspection, certification representative observed that the file of child #3 (see LIS sheet) did not have a vaccine record included with the health screen.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.133(5) Original label
  “During renewal inspection on 8/4/2022 certification representative observed that child #1 (see LIS sheet) epinephrine medication was expired.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2022
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
  “During renewal inspection on 8/4/2022 cert rep observed that Staff #2, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 (see LIS sheet) did not have health assessments in their file.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Records and paperwork
  3270.181(a) Each child
  “As of 8/4/2022, date of renewal inspection, the provider had not established a file for child #2 (See LIS sheet) and had no emergency contact information, health history, or immunization records for said child.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
  “During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, certification rep observed that the file of child #3 (see LIS sheet) did not have signed consent for the administration of minor first aid.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
  “During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, certification rep observed that child #3 (see LIS sheet) did not have signed consent for the administration of special diets/meds in their file.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
  “During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, certification representative observed that staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS sheet): Health and Safety training. Staff member was also unsupervised in classroom.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
  “During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, cert rep observed that staff person #1 (see LIS sheet) were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
  “On 8/4/2022 during renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child #3 file and there was no parental consent for emergency medical care for Child #3 (see LIS sheet).”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Staff training and qualifications
  3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
  “During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022 certification representative reviewed the staff files of staff #4, staff #7, and staff #8 (see LIS sheet). These staff members did not have updated yearly evaluations in their files.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Safety and hazards
  3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
  “During renewal inspection on 8/4/2022, certification representative observed that in Infant 1, toddler 1, and older toddler rooms that bleach cleaners were accessible to the children. They were located on tables in room and top of bookcase.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2022
- Health, medication and illness
  3270.75(a) In child care spaces
  “During renewal inspection on 8/4/2022 certification representative observed that the preschool room did not have a first aid kit in it.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
  “Certification representative observed on 8/4/2022 during the renewal inspection that Infant 1 room had chipped paint near the diaper changing table, and Toddler 1 room had paint chipping on the wall.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
  “Certification representative observed during the renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022 that a toilet in preschool room was not in working order and needs repair.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
- Records and paperwork
  3270.111(b) Posted in group space
  “During renewal inspection dated 8/4/2022, staff observed that the daily activities written plan was not posted in the preschool room.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2022
- Background checks
  3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
  “Cert rep observed during renewal inspection on 8/4/2022, that the file of facility person #3, (see code sheet for date of hire,) contains an FBI clearance dated 2/24/17, and a mandated reporter training dated 2/22/17 which is more than 60 months old.”
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
Mar 10, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Building, equipment and play areas
  3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
  “An unannounced inspection on 3/10/2022 revealed that on 12/13/2019 child#1 received injury to left thumb and pointer finger from an interaction with a rodent and a rodent glue trap.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022

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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