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The Torre Academy

7504 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191515.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days

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About The Torre Academy

The Torre Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in care, infant care and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsDrop-in care, infant care and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentLanguage classes for older students
StaffTeachers certified and skilled
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Torre Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Torre Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
75 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250705
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 23, 2025: 20 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Oct 23, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have emergency contact information on their in dividual emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #5, and #6 did not have an agreement form that specified the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #, #4, and #5 did not have an agreement form that specified the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #1, #7, and #5 and #8 did not have evidence of a child service report in the individual child's records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #4, #5 and #8 did not have an agreement form that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #4, #5 and #8 did not have an agreement form that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #4, #6 and #8 did not have an agreement form signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed mulch less than 1 inch on the infant toddler play space..”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed the carpets in toddler classroom unclean, a screw on the ground, trash can with no lid, unclean toilet seat, children bathroom walls and unclean.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, certification observed, in the younger toddler play space, the embedded mounting was not mounted over unitary protective surfacing covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Certification rep. observed the pre-school/school age play space surfacing in need of more mulch to meet the required loose-fill protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, the infant-toddler classroom did not have a hands-free lidded waste receptacle in diapering area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, the handwashing procedure was not posted at the handwashing sink in the infant toddler classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed the carpets in toddler classroom unclean, a screw on the ground, trash can with no lid, unclean toilet seat, children bathroom walls and unclean. On the lower-level certification rep observed a rusted trash can and mold on the walls in both bathrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, children #5, #6 and #8 emergency contact did not include the signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. 568”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2 and #3 the financial agreement form was not updated at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2 and #3 emergency contact information was not updated once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1, #2 and #5 emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed garbage, glass, and stones in all play spaces. Certification rep also observed mulch on the infant toddler play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #5, and #8 emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “On 10/23/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

  2. Nov 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “On 11/19/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep did not observe handwashing signs at the hand washing sinks for infant and toddler classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 11/19/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed paint next to the hand washing sink, floor planks accessible to the children, nails and cleaning product on the window ledge in the infant classroom. Certification rep. observed tile in the boy's bathroom broken, a rusted trash can in the boy's bathroom rusted, and the mirror in the girl's bathroom rusted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “On 11/19/24, during the renewal inspection, the carpet in the toddler classroom unclean and the chairs in the toddler classroom unclean.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 11/19/24, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit was missing gloves and tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024

  3. Dec 15, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 emergency contact form did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Transportation

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

      “On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 emergency contact form did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, the floor surfacing and floor mats in the infant room were peeling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “On 12/15/23. during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed that the trash can in the infant room was missing the lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 had one nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 emergency contact form did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, two of the rest equipment (pack and play) were not color labeled on the chart that identified the use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed that the school age classroom was not set up and had maintenance tools and paint in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, child #2 emergency contact form did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, child #1 and child #2 emergency contact form did not include the address address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “On 12/15/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed staff person did not wash the Childs hands after the diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

  4. Jan 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #1 last had Mandated Reporter training on 2/2/2017, more than 5 years ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

  5. Dec 13, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.64 Outside Walkways

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 12/13/2021, LEAVES COVERVED THE PAVEMENT AND STAIRS OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT CLASSROOM DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 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 The Torre Academy licensed?

Yes. The Torre Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Torre Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 23, 2025, with 20 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Torre Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Torre Academy care for?

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

Does The Torre Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Torre Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Torre Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 877-2229 to ask.

What is The Torre Academy's phone number?

(215) 877-2229.

Where is The Torre Academy?

7504 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151. The nearest other daycare we list is Brillante Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

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