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Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev

800 E Tulpehocken St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
licensed capacity
32
open each week
5 days

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About Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev

Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 32 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: From Kindergarten to 8th Grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
32 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Thursday7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Friday7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “School year: Mon-Fri before school 7-9 AM, after school 3-5 PM; Summer hours 8 AM to 4 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From Kindergarten to 8th Grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
Enrichment1:1 Tutoring
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSubsidy
TransportationTransportation (Transportation listed among programs & services)
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
32 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253726
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff person #1 and #2 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR documented in their records during time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

  4. Mar 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.104(a) Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size

      “At time of inspection there were two purple adjustable library couches that were extremely soiled and in need of deep cleaning. In addition, there were two tall coat cubbies and one storage cubby that was not mounted to secure the safety and prevent them from falling over.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

  5. Apr 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include TB screening by the Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include required health assessment for staff. Health assessment included in file included was a child's health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023

  6. May 10, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include two nonfamily letter of references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 05/10/22, cert rep observed facility operating with less than the minimum required facility persons when more than 2 children was in care. There was 1 staff with 8 YSA children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

  7. Jan 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22, cert rep observed missing handwashing sign near sink located in main child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “Provider did not have a copy of facility's liability insurance on file at the time of initial inspection on Friday, 01/14/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain verification of 2 years of child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022

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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Questions about Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev

Is Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev licensed?

Yes. Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev care for?

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

Does Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 254-5881 to ask.

What is Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev's phone number?

(215) 254-5881.

Where is Thomas Ctr for Learning and Physical Literacy Dev?

800 E Tulpehocken St, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The nearest other daycare we list is Wissahickon Charter School Awbury Campus, 0.2 miles away.

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