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Philadelphia, PA 19123 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Somerset Academy Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 178
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Somerset Academy Early Learning Center
Somerset Academy Early Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 178 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 178 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Aged 3 months to 5 years (before & after school program serves ages 6 to 14) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 178 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Somerset Academy Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Somerset Academy Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 178 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253677
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Feb 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing emergency phone numbers posted in the "Cheyney" classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing daily activities schedule posted in the "Howard" classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date health assessments in the files of Child 1, Child 2 and Child 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a staff member was unable to identify the specific children she was responsible for but could name all the children in the classroom under her supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing signs in the bathroom stalls located on the 2nd floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing language concerning the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, and continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED ON AUGUST 03. 2022, IT WAS FOUNDED CHILD#1 WANDERED AWAY FROM HIS ASSIGNED GROUP. STAFF PERSON #1 WHO WAS ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITY OF CHILD#1'S GROUP DID NOT KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF CHILD#1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 03, 2022, IT WAS FOUNDED (VIA VIDEO) THAT STAFF PERSON #1 HIT CHILD #1 ON THE LEG AND BUTTOCKS WITH HER (STAFF PERSON #1) FOOT/TOE TO STOP CHILD#1 FROM PLAYING WITH ANOTHER CHILD IN THE CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
Aug 3, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED ON AUGUST 03. 2022, IT WAS FOUNDED CHILD#1 WANDERED AWAY FROM HIS ASSIGNED GROUP. STAFF PERSON #1 WHO WAS ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITY OF CHILD#1'S GROUP DID NOT KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF CHILD#1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON AUGUST 03, 2022, IT WAS FOUNDED (VIA VIDEO) THAT STAFF PERSON #1 HIT CHILD #1 ON THE LEG AND BUTTOCKS WITH HER (STAFF PERSON #1) FOOT/TOE TO STOP CHILD#1 FROM PLAYING WITH ANOTHER CHILD IN THE CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
Feb 2, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“THE FILE FOR FACILITY/STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED ON 11/01/21 DOES NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022
3270.78 Lighting
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 02, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT LIGHT FIXTURES WERE NOT WORKING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED NEAR THE FACILITY INDOOR PLAYSPACE ROOM”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.182(1) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Initial and subsequent health reports
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 02, 2022, THE HEALTH REPORT REVIEWED FOR CHILD #1, CHILD #2 AND CHILD #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATMENT 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: Feb 2, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 02, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE HOT WHEELS PRESCHOOL BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 02, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FIRST AID KIT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FRONT CLASSROOM (AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM CLASSROOM) DID NOT CONTAIN SCISSORS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 02, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON LEFT WALL OF THE MUSIC ROOM LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Somerset Academy Early Learning Center
Is Somerset Academy Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Somerset Academy Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Somerset Academy Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Somerset Academy Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Somerset Academy Early Learning Center care for?
178, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Somerset Academy Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Somerset Academy Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Somerset Academy Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 639-9664 to ask.
What is Somerset Academy Early Learning Center's phone number?
(267) 639-9664.
Where is Somerset Academy Early Learning Center?
719 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Legacy Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.