Morgans Early Childhood Academy
7701 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Serenity Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Serenity Early Learning Center
Serenity Early 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 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 63 rules across 6 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Serenity Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259392
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 63 rules in all · 63 corrected
- Records and paperwork 12
- Safety and hazards 12
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 2
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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Jun 22, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection, staff # 1 was observed not actively supervising seven children while in the outdoor play space. Staff #1 was observed looking at their cell phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection, the toilet was leaking and had a "do not use" sign on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection, water damage was observed above the front door of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of the inspection, staff #2 was observed alone with 17 young school age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2026
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“At the time of the inspection, the designated person in charge did not have access to the files and records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection, staff #1 confirmed child #2 used their ipad and recorded their private parts and child #1 used the same ipad and recorded their private part. Child #1 & 2 shared the recordings with one another. The brother of child #1 alerted the staff of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2026
Jun 22, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection, staff # 1 was observed not actively supervising seven children while in the outdoor play space. Staff #1 was observed looking at their cell phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At the time of the inspection, the toilet was leaking and had a "do not use" sign on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection, water damage was observed above the front door of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of the inspection, staff #2 was observed alone with 17 young school age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2026
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“At the time of the inspection, the designated person in charge did not have access to the files and records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection, staff #1 confirmed child #2 used their ipad and recorded their private parts and child #1 used the same ipad and recorded their private part. Child #1 & 2 shared the recordings with one another. The brother of child #1 alerted the staff of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2026
Oct 22, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection, two written, nonfamily references were not observed in the file of staff person #2 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #3 and #5 did not include parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #3 and #5 did not include parental consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact for child #3 and #5 did not include parental consent for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #5 did not include a 6 month period review.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #3 and #5 did not include parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 and #3 did not include a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection, there was a lapse in supervision in the school age room when staff person #5 left the room to answer the door, asked certification staff where their phone is located, went to the bathroom and to retrieve the name/face cards of the children in their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At the time of the inspection, the cots of child #1 and #2 did not observe 2 feet on 3 sides during nap time. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.101(c)(1) Dramatic role playing
“At the time of the inspection, dramatic role playing equipment and materials were not observed in the toddler and preschool rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 changed the diaper of child #1 and the child's hands were not washed following the diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection, the bathroom door in the toddler room had a crack to the lower right section.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the inspection, soap was not observed in the first aid kit of the toddler room. The first aid kit on bus (license plate: myj-5111) did not include scissors, gloves, soap and bus (license plate: myj-5112) did not include scissors and soap in their first aid kit. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the preschool room was in an accessible location to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At the time of the inspection, the hot water temperature was measured at 122 degrees in the school age girls' bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of the inspection, air freshener pebbles were observed in a glass container in an unlocked sink cabinet in the school age boys' bathroom. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not include verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 and #4 did not include the training regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed on the walls of the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
Mar 5, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 03/05/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not include DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 03/05/25 the fee agreements and emergency contact forms reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 were not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 03/05/25 the first aid kit reviewed in the Little Lambs classroom (behind desk) was missing gauze and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“During the renewal inspection on 03/05/25 the child files were observed not being stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025
Oct 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“Certification representative attempted to gain access to the facility on 10/29/24, 11/05/24, and 11/26/24 to complete renewal inspection. All attempts have been unsuccessful.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Nov 29, 2023Inspection29 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the two bathrooms in the room on the right side of the main lobby and the bathroom in the back room did not have handwashing signs posted above the toilets and sinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the facility did not have verification of annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the last fire drill documented on the fire drill log was not within the 60-day time frame. The last one was dated 11/29/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the fire extinguisher was last inspected on 5/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the room on the right side of the lobby and the room in the back did not have a daily schedule posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed child #3's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage. Observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the room on the right side of the lobby and the room in the back did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed child 3's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed and updated within the 6-month time frame. The last updates were dated 1/5/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed child #2's health report did not include a current influenza vaccine. The last one was administered on 10/4/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed staff person #1's health assessment on file is expired. It was dated 11/22/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed child #4 and #5's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed peeled paint in the room at the back of the lobby.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the first-aid kit child accessible in the room on the left of the main lobby.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed child #3 and #4's record did not contain initial health reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of current staff evaluation. The last one on file is dated 11/3/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed staff person #1's FBI clearance expired. The last one on file is dated 6/8/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed staff person #1's fire safety training is expired. The last one on file is dated 12/29/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of Health and Safety (CCDBG) training update.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the facility did not have a current copy of the insurance policy on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of annual emergency plan training. The last training on file is dated 11/28/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed staff person #1's pediatric first aid and/CPR training expired. The last one on file is dated 6/30/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 observed the operator did not have verification that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023
Dec 22, 2022Inspection9 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 renewal inspection on 12/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection on 12/22/22, it was observed that the records of staff #1 did not contain an updated heath assessment-health record dated 9/16/20. The records of staff #2 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/22/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the Federal Bureau of investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the renewal inspection on 12/22/22, it was observed that there was no First Aid Kit in the school-age room”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy. The records of child #2 did not contain policy number for a child under a family policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.131(e)(4) Annual immunization reporting to DOH
“During the renewal inspection on 12/22/22, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements with Influenza vaccines dated 9/22/21, 7/29/21 and 2/17/20 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 12/22/22, it was observed that there was no document to verify that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 12/22/22, it was observed that there was no document to verify that an emergency drill was conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During the renewal inspection on 12/22/22, it was observe that the records of staff person #2 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2023
May 11, 2022Complaint investigation12 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 included a Mandated Reporter training with an illegible date-date could not be read”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include the Health and safety training as required by the CCDBG”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 5/11/22, it was observed that the fire extinguishers in the facility were not tagged within the last year-tags on the extinguishers were dated March 2021”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/11/22, it was observed that there was no fire drill conducted within the last 60 days and no testing of the fire detection system within the last 30 days-fire drill recording document was blank”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/11/22, it was observed that there were water stained tiles in the ceiling of the infant room”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22 it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not contain training regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/11/22, it was observed that there was no individual record onsite for facility person #1to be reviewed”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/11/22 it was observed that the family did not receive the original agreement document and the facility Director verified that it was unknown for the families to receive the document”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
May 11, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 included a Mandated Reporter training with an illegible date-date could not be read”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include the Health and safety training as required by the CCDBG”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 5/11/22, it was observed that the fire extinguishers in the facility were not tagged within the last year-tags on the extinguishers were dated March 2021”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/11/22, it was observed that there was no fire drill conducted within the last 60 days and no testing of the fire detection system within the last 30 days-fire drill recording document was blank”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/11/22, it was observed that there were water stained tiles in the ceiling of the infant room”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22 it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/17/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not contain training regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/11/22, it was observed that there was no individual record onsite for facility person #1to be reviewed”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/11/22 it was observed that the family did not receive the original agreement document and the facility Director verified that it was unknown for the families to receive the document”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
Jan 28, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.19(a) Required to report
“During the inspection on 1/28/22-2/25/22, provider was unable to submit documentation to verify that reports of suspected child abuse were reported to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
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Jan 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During an unannounced visit on 1/24/22, continued non-compliance from 11/18/21 was observed since the record of facility person #1 did not include an updated health assessment record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“During an unannounced visit on 1/24/22, continued noncompliance from 11/18/21 was observed since the record of facility person #1's record did not contain verification of Health and safety training as required by the CCDBG”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
Nov 18, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #3 did not include updated training, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2021
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection o n 11/18/.21, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include an updated health assessment-Health assessment submitted dated 9/12/19”
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21, it was observed that there was no written plan posted identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency in the school-age room”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21, it was observed that there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the Infant, toddler or School -Age classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21, it was observed that the refrigerator near the food prep area displayed a temperature of 57 degrees Fahrenheit. No thermometer available inside the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21, it was observed that there was no lid on the trash can in the bathroom of the infant room”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 and facility person #3 did not contain an updated emergency plan training on an annual basis”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21, It was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents and the provider did not make available the means by which the provider provides the parent of an enrolled child with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21, it was observed that the record 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-I reference submitted”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 11/18/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include acceptable health and Safety training as required by the CCDBG”
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FAQ
Questions about Serenity Early Learning Center
Is Serenity Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Serenity Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Serenity Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Serenity Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 63 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 63 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 Serenity Early Learning Center care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Serenity Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Serenity Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Serenity Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 333-2500 to ask.
What is Serenity Early Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 333-2500.
Where is Serenity Early Learning Center?
7510 Brous Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152. The nearest other daycare we list is St Matthew School, 0.5 miles away.