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PICM Learning Center

4236 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191245.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
93
open each week
5 days

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About PICM Learning Center

PICM Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 93 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
93 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 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 capacity93 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

PICM Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for PICM Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
93 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00244520
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 26 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of follow-up inspection on 8/25/26, file of staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of education (US equivalency) and childcare experience that will qualify staff person #1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Non-compliance since 6/4/26 and 7/17/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/25/26, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#1 and #2 for the position of an aide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 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 renewal inspection on 8/25/26, file of staff person #3 did not include current staff health assessment. Staff health assessment on file was from 3/22/24 and is already expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

  2. Aug 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of follow-up inspection on 8/25/26, file of staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of education (US equivalency) and childcare experience that will qualify staff person #1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Non-compliance since 6/4/26 and 7/17/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/25/26, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#1 and #2 for the position of an aide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 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 renewal inspection on 8/25/26, file of staff person #3 did not include current staff health assessment. Staff health assessment on file was from 3/22/24 and is already expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

  3. Jul 17, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection, file of staff person #1 did not contain acceptable verification of education (US equivalency) and childcare experience that will qualify staff person #1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Non-compliance since 6/4/26.”
  4. Jun 4, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #2 and #3 did not include current pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff #2 and #3 pediatric first aid and CPR certificates were from 3/9/24 and already expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #4 included Child abuse clearance for volunteers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff person #1 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection on 6/4/26, file of staff person #5 did not contain acceptable verification of education (US equivalency) and childcare experience that will qualify staff person #5 for the position of an assistant group supervisor.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 observed 7 children ranging in age from young to older toddlers with only 1 staff person were present in Benjamin's tribe room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 observed missing ceiling tile in the indoor play space, 1 ceiling tile had signs of water damage. The bucket was placed below the opening in ceiling for water that was dripping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of inspection on 6/4/26 record of staff person #4 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person, file of staff person #5 included only 1 non-family reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2026

  5. Aug 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of facility person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include release person's addresses.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of child #1 included child health report from 12/27/24 which was not update at least every 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, health assessment of staff person #1 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 8/19/25, file of facility person #2 did not include NSOR certificate required for provisional hire employees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

  6. Oct 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “At the time of the inspection, it was verified that potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home was not refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

  7. Sep 10, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, file of staff person #5 did not contain a complete PSP criminal history clearance. State police clearance on file had "Request Under Review" status.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, a first aid kit in each child care space did not include soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, a handwashing sign of when to wash hands was not posted at the sink located in Joseph's tribe room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24 a written plan of daily activities was not established and posted for after school children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24 observed that two sippy cups in Benjamin's tribe room were not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, an adult health assessment of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 9/20/24, an adult health assessment of staff person #4 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

  8. Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo 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 PICM Learning Center licensed?

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

When was PICM Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has PICM Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 PICM Learning Center care for?

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

Does PICM Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are PICM Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does PICM Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 886-8396 to ask.

What is PICM Learning Center's phone number?

(267) 886-8396.

Where is PICM Learning Center?

4236 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Dreams LLJ Little Learners Academy 2, 0.2 miles away.

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