Academy for Early Learning
5000 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA
3.8· 14 reviews
The Salvation Army
- licensed capacity
- 78
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 78 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 78 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, preschool and summer camp |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Salvation Army has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Salvation Army
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 78 children
- License number
- #CER-00251876
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 4/10/26 the health assessment observed on file for staff person #1 was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(e) Supervised at all times /Restraints prohibited
“On 3/31/26 child #1 was napping at the facility with a weighted blanket. Documentation for the prescribed use of the adaptive equipment/weighted blanket was not on file for the child at the facility. On 3/31/26 child #1 chewed a hole in the blanket and ingested beads from the inside of the blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“On 3/31/26 child #1 chewed a hole in their weighted blanket and ingested beads from the inside of the blanket. Staff persons at the facility did not contact the parent immediately (who was on the facility campus) that beads were discovered in the child's mouth. The Child was later treated at the hospital for ingesting beads.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 4/10/26 the health assessment observed on file for staff person #1 was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(e) Supervised at all times /Restraints prohibited
“On 3/31/26 child #1 was napping at the facility with a weighted blanket. Documentation for the prescribed use of the adaptive equipment/weighted blanket was not on file for the child at the facility. On 3/31/26 child #1 chewed a hole in the blanket and ingested beads from the inside of the blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.132(a) Contact parent/keep record
“On 3/31/26 child #1 chewed a hole in their weighted blanket and ingested beads from the inside of the blanket. Staff persons at the facility did not contact the parent immediately (who was on the facility campus) that beads were discovered in the child's mouth. The Child was later treated at the hospital for ingesting beads.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2026 Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2026 staff person #2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
Sep 9, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 9/9/2025 a review of classroom video footage revealed that on 9/2/25, staff person #1 pulled child #1 by the left wrist (while child was laying on a naptime cot) aggressively to the top of the cot. Staff person #1 then covered child #1 with a blanket including his face.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 1/15/25 the operator did not have a current fire alarm inspection report. The report on file was dated 1/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Apr 26, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 4/19/24 the operator reported to OCDEL that staff person #1 accidentally gave yogurt made with milk versus the required soy yogurt to child #1. Child #1 has a known allergy to milk and required emergency treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 1/30/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include the required out of state clearance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
- Jan 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During a renewal inspection on 01/11/22, the most recent fire inspection was more than one year old, dated 1/5/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Salvation Army
Is The Salvation Army licensed?
Yes. The Salvation Army is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Salvation Army last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Salvation Army had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 care for?
78, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Salvation Army accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Salvation Army's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Salvation Army cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 558-1511 to ask.
What is The Salvation Army's phone number?
(215) 558-1511.
Where is The Salvation Army?
4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Learners Den, 0.2 miles away.