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Pratt Street Learning Center

899 Pratt St, Philadelphia, PA 191244.3· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days

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About Pratt Street Learning Center

Pratt Street Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, head start, infant care and part-time care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-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
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, head start, infant care, part-time care and preschool
CurriculumCreative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pratt Street Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Pratt Street Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
59 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255693
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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

      3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency contact forms were not updated in Room #2. Room #2 had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

  2. May 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 5/6/25 observed that handwashing sign with requirements to wash hands after toileting and before eating is not posted in the bathroom in Room 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 5/6/25, file of staff person #1 did not include current pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Last training on file was from 8/26/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 5/6/25 observed that emergency plan was not updated annually. Last update was on 4/30/24”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 5/6/25 observed peeling paint on the surface of red kids' sofa in Room 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

  3. Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 5/23/24, file of staff person #1 did not include a current child abuse and neglect registry check from the state of New York in which resided within the last 5 years.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 5/23/24, written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant were not obtained from the parents of infants observed in the infant room located downstairs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 5/23/24 observed 6 older toddlers and 3 young toddlers in Busy Bees room (Room #1) that has capacity of 8.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 5/23/24 , a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting and before eating is written was not posted at each sink a in the bathrooms located in Shining Star room (Main room) and Busy Bees room (Room #1).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

    • 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 the renewal inspection on 5/23/24, 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: May 24, 2024

  5. Jan 24, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

  6. May 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 had an expired CPR/First Aid training certificate (dated 3/19/21).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff 2 and Staff 3 did not have proof of the required 1 hour health and safety update training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the inspection, it was observed that the dividing stall wall in the downstairs boys and girls bathroom, had rust along the bottom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

  7. Sep 29, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “STAFF 1 SPOKE HARSHLY TO A CHILD WHILE IN THE CHILD'S FACE "NEED TO LEAVE".”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2022

  8. May 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE - HIRE DATE ON LIS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 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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Questions about Pratt Street Learning Center

Is Pratt Street Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Pratt Street Learning Center 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 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pratt Street Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Pratt Street Learning Center care for?

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

Does Pratt Street Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pratt Street Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pratt Street Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 289-1940 to ask.

What is Pratt Street Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 289-1940.

Where is Pratt Street Learning Center?

899 Pratt St, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Amazing Kidz Academy LLC Cheltenham, 0.4 miles away.

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