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7300 Ogontz Ave 7306 7308, Philadelphia, PA
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Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 138
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy
Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 138 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 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 | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 138 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259064
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 14 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Background checks 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 7, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Staff person #1 using yelling and using harsh, demeaning language with children at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“Staff person at facility singling out a child for ridicule.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Jun 11, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“At time of inspection, the bottles and/or sippy cups in the young toddler room weren't all labeled with the names of the children as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required initial health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of inspection, child #1 did not have address of release person documented on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size
“At time of inspection, the rug in the 2nd floor preschool room was soiled and in need of a deep cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection staff person #2 did not have required emergency plan training completed and documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of inspection, the sink in the 2nd floor preschool room was clogged with dirty water and is in need of repair to prevent it from becoming a potential hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have required health and safety training documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training completed and documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“At time of inspection, staff person did not have proof of receiving a negative TB screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/5/26, Staff person #1 and #2 , were responsible for supervision of Child #1 during transport on facility vehicle. Child #1 was transported and escorted into the incorrect Headstart program by Staff person #1. Facility did not become aware child was dropped off to incorrect Headstart program until notification from program.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
Sep 17, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
20.71(b)(1) Convicted of a felony
“Staff person #1 has been convicted of a felony.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4) Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times
“The parents of child # 1-3 and 5 did not have agreements forms with the fee documented. In addition, the arrival and departure times were not documented on the agreement form for staff person # 1 as required per regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have proof of education and/or experience documented in their record to help qualify them for their position of aide at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At time of inspection, staff person # 7, who has been working at facility over 90 days, did not have required first aid training documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required FBI clearance, staff person # 2 and 7did not have state police clearance. Staff person # 2 also did not have the child abuse clearance documented in record. Staff person # 11 did not have any of the required clearances documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At time of inspection, staff persons # 4 and #5 did not have annual written staff performance evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.63/3270.76 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces
“At time of inspection, the front play yard had an old cabinet and debris stacked on the side of the yard that could be a hazard because it was accessible to children playing in the area. In addition, the cubbies in the back area in the 2nd floor preschool room and the 3rd floor supply cubbies were not mounted to prevent them from falling over and being a hazard to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1,2,7 and 11 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.124(b)(3) Admission date/Parent home/work address, phone
“At time of inspection the parents of children # 1 and #2 did not have the date of admission documented. the emergency contact form for children # 3 and #4 did not have a parent's home and/or work address and phone number listed on agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff persons # 4,5 and 9 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training completed and document in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.31(g)/3270.31(h) Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training
“At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have required health and safety training completed as required per regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and #7 did not have negative TB screenings documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.131(c)/3270.182(1) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At time of inspection, staff person #2,7 and 10 shall have required health assessments documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“The parents of child # 3 did not have the health insurance policy number and address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
20.71(b)(1) Convicted of a felony
“Staff person #1 has been convicted of a felony.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4) Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times
“The parents of child # 1-3 and 5 did not have agreements forms with the fee documented. In addition, the arrival and departure times were not documented on the agreement form for staff person # 1 as required per regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have proof of education and/or experience documented in their record to help qualify them for their position of aide at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At time of inspection, staff person # 7, who has been working at facility over 90 days, did not have required first aid training documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required FBI clearance, staff person # 2 and 7did not have state police clearance. Staff person # 2 also did not have the child abuse clearance documented in record. Staff person # 11 did not have any of the required clearances documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At time of inspection, staff persons # 4 and #5 did not have annual written staff performance evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.63/3270.76 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces
“At time of inspection, the front play yard had an old cabinet and debris stacked on the side of the yard that could be a hazard because it was accessible to children playing in the area. In addition, the cubbies in the back area in the 2nd floor preschool room and the 3rd floor supply cubbies were not mounted to prevent them from falling over and being a hazard to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1,2,7 and 11 did not have training regarding the facility emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.124(b)(3) Admission date/Parent home/work address, phone
“At time of inspection the parents of children # 1 and #2 did not have the date of admission documented. the emergency contact form for children # 3 and #4 did not have a parent's home and/or work address and phone number listed on agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff persons # 4,5 and 9 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training completed and document in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.31(g)/3270.31(h) Professional development certificate/Health and Safety Training
“At time of inspection, staff person # 7 did not have required health and safety training completed as required per regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and #7 did not have negative TB screenings documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.131(c)/3270.182(1) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At time of inspection, staff person #2,7 and 10 shall have required health assessments documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“The parents of child # 3 did not have the health insurance policy number and address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Dec 11, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection Wednesday, 12/11/24, cert rep observed damaged paint on the base boards in the Emerald room by the diaper changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
Oct 9, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/09/24, cert rep observed 2 provisional hires working with children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.34(a)/3270.34(c) Director responsibilities/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 10/09/24, cert rep was informed facility did not have a director employed at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
Jul 12, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During complaint inspection on Friday, 07/12/24, cert rep observed an uncleaned carpet in the blue Diamond room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During complaint inspection on Friday, 07/12/24, cert rep observed uncleaned carpets, and the outdoor play space had overgrown weeds and patches of the crumb rubber seeping from under the faux grass.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
Jul 12, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During complaint inspection on Friday, 07/12/24, cert rep observed an uncleaned carpet in the blue Diamond room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During complaint inspection on Friday, 07/12/24, cert rep observed uncleaned carpets, and the outdoor play space had overgrown weeds and patches of the crumb rubber seeping from under the faux grass.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2024
May 3, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24, cert rep observed an assortment of band-aids missing from white first-aid kit box located in Ruby/Emerald room. In the White Diamond room, the white first-aid kit box was missing an assortment of band-aids, and the red first-aid kit was missing tweezers. In the Yellow Diamond room, the white first-aid kit box was missing an assortment of band-aids. In the Purple Diamond room, the white first-aid kit box was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility person 3, a volunteer, had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of fire safety documents, facility person 3 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 4 and 5, assistant group supervisors, file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted by sinks in the Blue Diamond and Yellow Diamond room, addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.123(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: May 14, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 2 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 1 file only contained 5 hours of annual training and staff person 2 file only contained 6 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24 cert rep observed damaged plaster on the left side of the bathroom sink in the White Diamond room, damaged paint above the door outside of the Purple Diamond room, and chipped paint on the walls of the 3rd floor stairway.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/03/24, cert rep observed a damaged bathroom ceiling located in the White Diamond room and in the outdoor play space cert rep observed grass growing from under the protective surface, dirt patches on protective surface and overgrown weeds along the fencing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, facility person 3, a volunteer, file failed to include NSOR certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“During unannounced inspection on Friday, 04/05/24, cert rep observed a group in the Yellow Diamond room was out of ratio. Group included 1 staff, 1 volunteer with 4 preschoolers and 9 YSA children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
Mar 4, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During an unannounced inspection on Monday, 03/04/24, cert rep observed 2 provisional hires working unsupervised, 1 of the 2 provisional hire was working unsupervised with an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During an unannounced inspection on Monday, 03/04/24, cert rep observed the floor plate strip, located in the school age room on the 3rd floor, lifted causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff file, staff person 1, a new hire, file failed to contain proof of request for PA state police check or completed PA state police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Visit1 rule cited
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 12/05/23, cert rep observed group in Emerald room out of ratio. Group contained 1 staff with 1 infant, 3 young toddlers and 1 older toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
Oct 31, 2023Visit1 rule cited
3270.34(a)/3270.34(c) Director responsibilities/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 10/31/23, cert rep was informed facility did not have a director currently employed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
Sep 18, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.173(b) Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS
“During unannounced inspection on Monday, 09/18/23, cert rep observed 21 children (1 preschooler, 15 YSA and 5 OSA) being transported with 2 staff, 1 of the staff being the driver.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.52/3270.173(a) Mixed Age Level/Ratios apply
“During unannounced inspection on Monday, 09/18/23, cert rep observed a group of children being transported out of ratio. There was 2 staff members with 21 children (1 preschooler, 15 YSA and 5 OSA).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file ailed to include two nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
3270.124(d) Excursions
“During unannounced inspection on Monay, 09/18/23, cert rep observed children being transported failed to have their emergency contact information will accompany a staff person on the excursion.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 was observed on surveillance footage using forms of physical punishment on 8/15/23 (time stamped observed from 9:41 am until 12pm) during which time observed staff person#1 in a disciplinary manner pull a child by the hair @ 10:27am, grab a child by the arm and push them in a disciplinary manner @ 10:42am, smack three children on the hands who had hit her during reading time @ 10:49am (unsure if playful or disciplinary manner), swat a child away from her with her hand @ 10:56am in a disciplinary manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
Jun 30, 2023Visit6 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of files, facility person 1 file failed to include TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of files, facility person 1 file failed to include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During unannounced inspection on Friday, 06/30/23, cert rep observed in the Blue Diamond room, floor tiling lifting causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“In review of files, facility person 1 file failed to include a signed disclosure statement for volunteers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility person 1, a volunteer, had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the unannounced inspection on Friday, 06/30/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of files, facility person 1 file failed to include two written nonfamily letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include a signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include professional development training updates required by OCDEL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.176(a) Insured
“Cert rep determined through compliant investigation that a staff use their personal vehicle to transport a child enrolled at the facility. Vehicle's insurance information was not on file at the facility at the time of the unannounced inspection on Tuesday 04/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 04/18/23, cert rep determined through compliant investigation via staff interviews, and review of video recordings, that a child was left unattended and unsupervised on the facility's bus, use for transportation, on Friday, 04/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include a signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include professional development training updates required by OCDEL.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.176(a) Insured
“Cert rep determined through compliant investigation that a staff use their personal vehicle to transport a child enrolled at the facility. Vehicle's insurance information was not on file at the facility at the time of the unannounced inspection on Tuesday 04/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 04/18/23, cert rep determined through compliant investigation via staff interviews, and review of video recordings, that a child was left unattended and unsupervised on the facility's bus, use for transportation, on Friday, 04/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
Jun 28, 2022Inspection22 rules cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3, 9 and 10 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 10 file only contained 10 hours of professional development training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of staff files, staff persons 7 and 11 failed to have two written nonfamily references. Staff person 7 file only included 1 letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files, staff person 11 file failed to include TB screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files, staff person 11 failed to have a health assessment included in file. Health assessment included in staff person's 5 file failed to meet OCDEL's requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“In review of children's file, child 1, an older toddler, file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment in file was last completed on 12/11/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday 07/20/22, cert rep observed chip paint and damaged plaster in Blue Diamond classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/20/22, cert rep observed faux grass used as protective surface in the facility's outdoor play space was lifting causing a tripping hazard. Real grass was growing from under the faux grass and causing the surface to be uneven also causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 4 and 6 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff person 7 file failed to include proof of education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff person 7 file only included a copy of a CDA.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) Associate's + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“In review of staff files, staff person 8, a GS, file failed to include acceptable verification of education such as a transcripts or degree to determine staff educational qualifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include verification of 1 year (1250 hours) of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include emergency plan training and pre service training under the health and safety requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“In review of staff files, staff person 7 file included documentation from ChildLine stating FBI request could not be process due to a prohibited offense under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/20/22, cert rep observed provisional hire employees working unsupervised. Cert rep also observed a person/persons interacting with children who was not a facility person, parent or a specialized service provider. This person/persons did not have any CPSL documents on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.34(b) Comply with CPSL/Director qualifications
“In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include NSOR certificate required under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of heath and safety documentation, facility failed to have a written policy and procedure addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 4, file failed to include NSOR certificate. Staff person 8, a provisional hire, file failed to include proof of request for NSOR certificate. Staff person 12, a provisional hire, file failed to include proof of request for DHS FBI clearance and proof of request for out of state criminal history, child abuse, and sex offender registry checks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 1, 9 and 11 had not completed professional development training in the required health and safety topics. Staff persons 1 and 9 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional development requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of fire safety documents, staff persons 9 and 10 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of emergency plan documents, staff person 11 failed to have completed emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/20/22, cert rep observed staff persons 1, 4, 6, 8 and 9 working unsupervised without having completed pre-service training in Health and Safety. Staff person 1 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional development requirements. Staff members 4, 6, 8 and 9 had not completed preservice training in health and safety. Cert rep observed staff persons 4, 7, 8 and 12 working unsupervised without having completed pre-service training in Health and Safety. Staff persons 4, 7, 8, and 12 had not completed PQAS approved pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Cert rep observed staff person 3 working unsupervised with children. Staff person 3 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Pediatric first-aid/CPR training included in file expired on 02/16/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During compliant investigation on Friday, 02/11/22, by way of staff interviews, cert rep determined that a staff member use physical punishment towards a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
Nov 16, 2021Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During unannounced inspection on 11/16/21, by way of interview with children, cert rep was informed that a staff squeezes children's hands when they are not listening.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 11/16/21, cert rep observed a staff speaking aggressively to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy
Is Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 14 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 842-5154 to ask.
What is Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(215) 842-5154.
Where is Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy?
7255 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The nearest other daycare we list is Alphabella Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.