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The Salvation Army Learning Zone
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About The Salvation Army Learning Zone
The Salvation Army Learning Zone is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 287 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 287 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 779-2896 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 287 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for The Salvation Army Learning Zone
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 287 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247942
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 7, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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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Oct 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency being displayed conspicuously in every child care space at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed staff files not being kept at the facility. but at a remote corporate location.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility emergency plan was missing language concerning continuity of operations in the case of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing liability insurance documentation present at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing written records of fire drills being performed at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
Nov 4, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing current copy of the liability insurance on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of emergency plan training in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency being displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial health assessments in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial tuberculosis screenings in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing individual record for Staff 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing disclosure statement in the file of Staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of emergency drills being conducted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a copy of the facility's emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility had not informed the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed an emergency plan that made no mention to abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the health assessment reviewed for Child #2 and Child #5 did not include a statement that the child was able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include an agreement form signed by the facility director and parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, there was no sign posted stating that a facility person and an able child shall wash his/her hands after toileting and before eating posted in the first-floor bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, there was no protective receptable cover in the electrical outlet located on the right-side wall in the Learning Zone classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 did not include NSOR clearance and disclosure statement documentation (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 did not include verification of experience, education or training for the title position of facility director and Staff person #2 for the title position of classroom teacher/tutor.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on November 15, 2022, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 did not include a written report of an initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
Nov 16, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, file of staff person #1 did not have fire safety training completed within the last year. Fire safety training on file was dated 07/11/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, emergency contact information on file for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage information.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2021
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, written plan identifying means of transporting child to emergency care and staffing provisions, if necessary, was not posted in 2nd floor child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.34(a)/3270.192(1) Director responsibilities/Name, address, and phone
“At time of renewal inspection on 11/16/21, director was unable to provide current, valid identification verify identity. ID presented was issued in 1998 and expired in 2002.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history
“During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, file of child #2 did not contain a health report reviewing child's health history.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, file of child #1 did not contain a review of child's immunization status.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, fire evacuation routes were not posted in 2nd floor child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, fire inspection report showing system has been inspected annually and is in compliance was not available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2021
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During renewal inspection on 11/16/21, written plan of daily activities was not posted in 2nd floor child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Salvation Army Learning Zone
Is The Salvation Army Learning Zone licensed?
Yes. The Salvation Army Learning Zone is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Salvation Army Learning Zone last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Salvation Army Learning Zone had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Salvation Army Learning Zone care for?
287, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Salvation Army Learning Zone accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Salvation Army Learning Zone's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 779-2896 to confirm.
How much does The Salvation Army Learning Zone cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 779-2896 to ask.
What is The Salvation Army Learning Zone's phone number?
(215) 779-2896.
Where is The Salvation Army Learning Zone?
1340 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19123. The nearest other daycare we list is People for People Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.