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131 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Play n’ Learn Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Play n’ Learn Child Care Center
Play n’ Learn Child Care Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 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 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Play n’ Learn Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 52 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243659
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 26 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 3
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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Jul 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 8/13/26 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include the DHS FBI rap sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 8/13/2026 the infant room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 8/13/26 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
Jul 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the inspection on 8/21/25 the file records for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 8/21/25 the red first-aid kit in the facility was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During the inspection on 8/21/25 the file record for child # 1 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The file record for child #1 did not include an agreement that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the inspection on 8/21/25 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 5/19/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 9/14/23, TB test date 11/17/21 (date of hire: see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
Feb 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 2/14/25 staff persons #1 and 2 were observed with thirteen children. Staff person #1 stated that they had 8 children, staff person #2 stated that they had 4 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 2/14/25 staff persons # 1 and 2 were observed with 13 children, the youngest child was an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 2/14/25 staff persons # 1 and 2 were observed with 13 children, the youngest child was an infant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
Feb 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection on 2/7/25 the facility was observed having three staff and 24 children, the youngest child was an infant at 10:44 am.”
Jul 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 8/9/2024 the Infant/ Toddler area did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #2 and 3 receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the inspection on 8/9/24 the file record for child # 2 did not include an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.75(d) On excursions
“During the inspection on 8/9/2024 the transportation first aid kit did not include a water bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 8/9/2024 the file for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 4/6/23 (date of hire: code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 8/9/2024 the file record for staff person#1 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the inspection on 8/9/24 the file record for child #1 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024
Apr 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 4/17/2024 the file record for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/ CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 4/17/2014 the file record for staff person #1 included a state police clearance that was not completed (did not include record results) and did not include a NSOR. Staff person #1--may not work in a child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 4/17/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
Jan 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 1/26/2024 the file record for staff person#1 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1-- has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (10/18/18).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection on 1/26/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training..”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 1/26/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
Aug 7, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 22 children were observed receiving direct childcare in the Red room which is licensed for 15 children at any one time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 cleaning solution was observed accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the file record for staff person #3 did not include a child abuse clearance. The file record for staff person #7 did not include a NSOR clearance, staff person #7 was observed providing direct childcare children. Staff Persons #3 & 7--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 staff person #5 helped serve lunch leaving staff person #3 and 6 alone with 20 children, the youngest child was a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 staff person #4 did not have an assignment or responsibility for supervision of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 staff person #7 left 4 infants alone unsupervised to go into the kitchen to get a bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the playpens in the Infant Area did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #7-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #7-- has not completed the following pre-service training, pediatric first aid/cpr required prior to caring for children unsupervised:”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 it was determined that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the file records for child #2 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2023
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 staff person #7 was observed conducting a diaper series of 1 child, child #3 and did not wash the child's hands after being diapered. Staff person #3 did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 staff person#7 was observed conducting a diaper series and did not clean the surfaces after each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the file record for staff person #6 included a staff health assessment (dated: 3/7/2023). By letter dated 8/29/2023 the dates of the health assessment for staff person #6 was confirmed by the doctor's office to be fraudulent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the file records for #child 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“During the inspection on 8/17/2023 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, Certification Representative observed areas of chipped paint in the preschool room and the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, the record of child #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 6 months of previous health assessment (dated 4-6-22).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, the operator confirmed that they had not sent a copy of the facility emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection on November 16, 2022, the record of Staff #1 did not include documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR completed within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
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- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Play n’ Learn Child Care Center
Is Play n’ Learn Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Play n’ Learn Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Play n’ Learn Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Play n’ Learn Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Child Care Center care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Play n’ Learn Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Play n’ Learn Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Play n’ Learn Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 438-1000 to ask.
What is Play n’ Learn Child Care Center's phone number?
(215) 438-1000.
Where is Play n’ Learn Child Care Center?
5810 Greene St Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Germantown Life Enrichment Center, 0.1 miles away.