Red Lion Elementary School
256 Geiger Rd, Philadelphia, PA
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The Block Academy
- licensed capacity
- 133
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Block Academy
The Block Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 133 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 133 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian values) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Block Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Block Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 133 children
- License number
- #CER-00249960
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 28, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Nov 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.107/3270.161(d) Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“When checked, during the facility inspection. There was potentially hazardous foods, i.e. cream cheese, chicken, yogurt in the children's lunch containers, and Bento Boxes,”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
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
“At the time of inspection, the classroom files for facility children #1 and #2 did not have signed permission for minor first aid, emergency medical care or both.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“When tested with a thermometer during the inspection, the water temperature was 113 degrees at the restroom sinks used by facility children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Block Academy
Is The Block Academy licensed?
Yes. The Block Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Block Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 28, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Block Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 The Block Academy care for?
133, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Block Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Block Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Block Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (928) 607-7560 to ask.
What is The Block Academy's phone number?
(928) 607-7560.
Where is The Block Academy?
9768 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115. The nearest other daycare we list is HD Afterschool Center, 0.4 miles away.