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Thankful Learning Center

3200 N 17th St # 02, Philadelphia, PA 191404.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
89
open each week
5 days

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About Thankful Learning Center

Thankful Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 89 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
89 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
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity89 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Thankful Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
89 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00246787
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 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. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 23, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the facility's Emergency Plan did not indicate that all staff, facility person's and volunteers will be trained in the facility's Emergency Plan at time of initial employment, annually and at time of plan updates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, a Solanum Dulcamara plant was growing up the fence located in the back of the outdoor play area in an area accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the outdoor play area was littered in some areas with various debris including, chip bags, plastic bags, and weeds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the benches located in the outdoor play area had peeling paint on them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f) Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the most recent Child Service Report on file for Child #1 was dated 02/23/2024; the file for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain a Child Service Report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the file for Child #4 did not contain the Health Insurance Coverage Policy Number for Child #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the file for Child #2 did not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom Child #2 can be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2023, Hand Sanitizer was located on the arts and crafts shelf and in the dramatic play center and other areas accessible to children in the Pre School-Classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024

  4. Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a)/3270.34(c) Director responsibilities/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “During an unannounced monitoring on 01/18/024, the certification Representative was made aware of the Director resigned for their position at the facility and the facility currently did not have a qualified director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024

  5. Dec 5, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, the files for staff persons#1, 3 and 4 did not contain record of 12-hours of annual training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the contact information and child care regulations were not posted for parents to access.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the Director could not provide the Certification Representative with a current fire inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(2) Different times of day

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the fire drill log showed all fire drills conducted at the same time of day with no variation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, the files for staff person #1, 2 and 4 did not contain record of a TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Duirng a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old; the file for staff person #2 did not contain a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the file for child #1 and 4 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the file for child #1and 5 contained a financial agreement that was reviewed more than 6 months ago: the files for children #2, 3 and 4 contained an emergency contact form and financial agreement reviewed more than 6 months ago”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, the file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the infant room did not have a plan of daily activity posted in the group space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During a renewal inspection on 2/5/2023, the first aid kit in the infant classroom did not contain tweezers; the first aid kit in the three-year-old classroom did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the file for staff person #1 contained an FBI Clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training more than 60 months old; the file for staff person #2 did not contain record of a Out of State Clearances, FBI Clearance nor a National Sex Offender Clearance; Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/8/2015.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hour health and safety training and First aid/Pediatric CPR; Staff persons #1 and 4 do not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 09/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 12/05/2023, the files for staff person #1, 3, 4 and 5 did not contain verification of the 1-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/2023, the fire drill log showed all fire drill were conducted with the same hypothetical location as the reason for the fire drills to occur.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

  6. Nov 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “On 11/16/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 and child # 2 were missing the parents work address and phone numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On 11/16/22 during renewal inspection Certification representative noticed that child # 2 arrival and departure time was missing from the agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “On 11/16/22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 was not given consent for transportation. Parents should consent for transportation in the event of an emergency evacuation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

  7. Nov 17, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.21/3270.95(a) General Health and Safety/Devices must be compliant

      “On November 17, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the facility did not have an operable fire alarm detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On November 17, 2021 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the facility did not have a working fire alarm detection system, at this time the Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance was not in compliance with this regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

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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Is Thankful Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Thankful Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Thankful Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Thankful Learning Center care for?

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

Does Thankful Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Thankful Learning Center'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 Thankful Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 226-5544 to ask.

What is Thankful Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 226-5544.

Where is Thankful Learning Center?

3200 N 17th St # 02, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Rise and Shine Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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