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Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA 19120 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center

Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00249484
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 25, 2025: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Transportation 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 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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  1. Nov 25, 2025Visit7 rules cited
    • Transportation

      3280.124(d) Excursions

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 11/25/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have emergency contact information for children being transported present in the facility's vehicle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “In review of staff files, staff person 1's file failed to include an updated FBI and PA state police clearance and NSOR certificate. FBI documentation contained in file from ChildLine stated FBI request could not be processed due to additional information needed. PA state police clearance contained in file was last completed on 10/29/20 and NSOR certificate was last completed on 02/24/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “In review of children's files, child 2's emergency contact failed to be updated within a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have 12 hours of annual PD training. Staff person 1 completed 9.5 hours of PD training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “In review of children files, child 1's file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “In review of children files, child 1's file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Transportation

      3280.174 Age of Driver = 18 Yrs.

      “In review of transportation documents, the driver's license on file for the vehicle's operator had expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025

  2. Nov 12, 2024Visit8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “In review of children files, child 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 11/12/24, facility failed to have verification that an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures was conducted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c)/3280.178 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 11/12/24, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in the facility's vehicle failed to contained soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “In review of children files, child 2 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Transportation

      3280.124(d) Excursions

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 11/12/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have emergency contact information for children being transported present in the facility's vehicle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “In review of children's files, child 1 and 2 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 11/12/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, present on the facility's vehicle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

  3. Nov 15, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “In review of children's files, child's 1 files failed to contain parent's signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

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

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “In review of children's files, child 1 enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “In review of children's files, child 1 emergency contacts and files failed to contain parent's signed consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

  4. Jan 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “File Records for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not include the date of the child's admission”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “File records for child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “File record for Staff #1 did not include 12 clock hours of training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023

  5. Jul 22, 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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Questions about Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center

Is Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 25, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 297-7750 to ask.

What is Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center's phone number?

(267) 297-7750.

Where is Phonemic Awareness Early Learning Center?

Philadelphia, PA 19120. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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