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Spring Garden Academy

3501 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
licensed capacity
133
open each week
5 days

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About Spring Garden Academy

Spring Garden Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 133 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
133 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity133 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Spring Garden Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Spring Garden Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
133 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259245
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Transportation 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jun 24, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/24/2026, the file for Child #3 did not contain the Medical Coverage or Health Insurance Policy number for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/24/2026, the most recent Emergency Contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 had not been reviewed and updated within the 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/24/2026, the provider could not verify that the local traffic safety authorities were notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/24/2026, the most recent Fire Drill documented on file was dated 03/31/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/24/2026, the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain an annual written staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

  2. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 30, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases, a health assessment of staff person #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Health assessment of facility person #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that evacuation routes are not posted in a conspicuous location at each level.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #5, #6, and #7 did not include the work address and/or phone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 and #4 did not include the address, phone number, and/or name of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in every childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record or exemption from immunization was not present for child #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of renewal inspection, financial agreement and/or emergency contact information for child #1 and #3 had not been updated every 6 months as required. Emergency contact form of child #1 was updated on 10/24/23, of child #3 on 7/9/19, agreement of child #3 on 10/7/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #6 did not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024

  4. May 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 20, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 9-20-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed staff # 1 file was missing a Health & Safety Training Certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 9-20-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #2 & 4 records is missing MA policy number on their emergency contact forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 9-20-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children #1, 2,3, 4 & 5 records did not have updated parent signatures on their emergency contact form and their agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On 9-20-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “On 9-20-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 3 records does not include immunization records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 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 Spring Garden Academy

Is Spring Garden Academy licensed?

Yes. Spring Garden Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Spring Garden Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Spring Garden Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Spring Garden Academy care for?

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

Does Spring Garden Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Spring Garden Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Spring Garden Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 226-1000 to ask.

What is Spring Garden Academy's phone number?

(215) 226-1000.

Where is Spring Garden Academy?

3501 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Club Den Ost Program, 0.2 miles away.

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