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The Children's Learning Institute

842 S 57th St, Philadelphia, PA 191434.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
41
open each week
6 days

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About The Children's Learning Institute

The Children's Learning Institute is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hours

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
41 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
Saturday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationOther accreditation (4 STARS (rating body not named on page))
Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Learning Institute has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Children's Learning Institute

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
41 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00244702
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 25 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Aug 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “On August 27, 2025, during the renewal inspection the record reviewed for staff person #1 contained an DHS FBI fingerprint clearance dated 2/26/2020, which is more than 60 months old. (See code sheet for hire date)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “On August 27, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the health assessment reviewed child #3 did not contain the immunization record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On August 27, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form reviewed for child # 1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “On August 27, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not contain the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

  2. Sep 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #2 was on a cell phone in the toddler classroom during nap time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed the 7 emergency contacts were not present in the childcare space while children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i) Staff person - 18 yrs./Age

      “During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have verification of age in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary

      “During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed a copy of the current inspection summary was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the follow-up unannounced allocated inspection from previous inspection dated 9/5/2024 observed the water temperature exceeded 110 degrees in the toddler room sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a disclosure in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024

  3. Sep 5, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the water temperature exceed 110 degrees in the toddler room sink and the toddler room bathroom sink. The temperature was 115.9 at both sinks.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the renewal inspection child #3 emergency contact did not include the release persons address on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and phone number on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection child #2 fee agreement did not include the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts for the Junior Scholars and Toddler classroom were not present in the childcare space while the children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection there was no Shaken Baby Syndrome policy that addresses 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 on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “During the renewal inspection staff #2 and 3 did not have verification of childcare experience on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

      “During the renewal inspection child #2 did not have an initial health assessment with immunizations on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the high chair in the infant classroom did not have a T-shaped safety strap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a hole in the wall behind the door in the Junior Scholars classroom bathroom that need to be repaired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a) Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times

      “During the renewal inspection there was 2 staff persons in the toddler classroom when cert rep came into the facility. One staff person left the classroom to open the door for the cert rep leaving 1 staff person in the classroom alone with 8 younger and older toddler children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have emergency plan training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency telephone numbers was not posted by the telephone in the Junior Scholars classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the first aid kit did not include tweezers in the toddler and infant classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have verification of age on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

  4. May 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection on 6/22/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 5's health assessment was dated 9/13/21”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “During renewal inspection on 6/22/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility did not have a menu posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection on 6/22/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The pack n plays in the infant room needed cleaning.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023

  5. Mar 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During unannounced monitoring on 12/14/22, Cert rep observed that Staff #1 was alone in the toddler classroom with 1 infant (not yet 1 year old), 1 young toddler (child 1 year old) and 4 older toddlers (children 2-year-old)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During unannounced monitoring 12/14/22, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the base strip on the wall in the toddler room was peeling off”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “During complaint investigation on 12/14/22, Staff # 1 and #3 were informed by parents on 12/15/22 that Child # 1 would be taken to the emergency room because of an alleged mouth injury that may have happened at the facility. Staff # 1 and # 3 did not report it to the Department”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022

  7. Dec 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During unannounced monitoring on 12/14/22, Cert rep observed that Staff #1 was alone in the toddler classroom with 1 infant (not yet 1 year old), 1 young toddler (child 1 year old) and 4 older toddlers (children 2-year-old)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During unannounced monitoring 12/14/22, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the base strip on the wall in the toddler room was peeling off”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “During complaint investigation on 12/14/22, Staff # 1 and #3 were informed by parents on 12/15/22 that Child # 1 would be taken to the emergency room because of an alleged mouth injury that may have happened at the facility. Staff # 1 and # 3 did not report it to the Department”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022

  8. Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 The Children's Learning Institute licensed?

Yes. The Children's Learning Institute is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Children's Learning Institute last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Learning Institute had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Children's Learning Institute care for?

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

Does The Children's Learning Institute accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Learning Institute's hours?

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

How much does The Children's Learning Institute cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 471-1188 to ask.

What is The Children's Learning Institute's phone number?

(215) 471-1188.

Where is The Children's Learning Institute?

842 S 57th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Spoilt Rotten Kiddies Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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