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Play n' Learn Academy

59 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191445.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days

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About Play n' Learn Academy

Play n' Learn Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 55 children, serving school-age children.

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

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity55 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Play n' Learn Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Play n' Learn Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
55 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255762
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the inspection on 5/11/26 the file record for child # 1 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

  2. Feb 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the inspection on 2/20/2026 the file records for child # 1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1-- does not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “During the inspection on 2/20/26 staff person#1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a state police clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the inspection on 2/20/26 the facility was observed having several soiled ceiling tiles.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the inspection on 2/20/2026 the file record for child #1 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

  3. Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the inspection on 12/22/25 Room#3 did not have a daily schedule posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

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 Play n' Learn Academy

Is Play n' Learn Academy licensed?

Yes. Play n' Learn Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Play n' Learn Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Play n' Learn Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Play n' Learn Academy care for?

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

Does Play n' Learn Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Play n' Learn Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Play n' Learn Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 669-3440 to ask.

What is Play n' Learn Academy's phone number?

(215) 669-3440.

Where is Play n' Learn Academy?

59 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Stars of Heaven Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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