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Thomas Learning Academy
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About Thomas Learning Academy
Thomas Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 337-3127 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 | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Thomas Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 57 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251655
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 17, 2025: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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Nov 17, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the provider could not verify that Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 were trained in the facilities emergency plan annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the provider could not verify that the emergency plan was reviewed annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the files for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, there was no written record maintain on file indicating facility are conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.165 Menus
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, a menu was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility, and the provider could not verify that the menu was provided to each family at least one week in advance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the Emergency Contact and Agreement Forms on file for Child #1 were dated 04/08/2025, and the Emergency Contact Form on file for Child #2 was dated 08/01/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #2 did not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #2 did not contain the child's health insurance coverage and policy number. The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #3 did not contain the child's health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain a Child Service Report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the provider could not verify that written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility was sent annually to the local traffic safety authority.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the file for Staff Person #2, hired 09/2020 and the file for Staff Person #3, hired 12/21/22 did not contain written annual staff evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the provider could not verify that the Facility's Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the most recent Pa State Police Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 12/05/2019. The most recent DHS FBI Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 12/20/2019. The most recent Child Abuse Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was dated12/09/2019. The most recent National Sex Offender Registry Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 02/14/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of annual Fire Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/17/2025, the file for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 did not contain current verification of the completion of a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training from a PQAS certified instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
Nov 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/18/2024, the record for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain a written staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/18/2024, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address the facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/18/2024, the files for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain a Child Service Report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection the file for Child #1 contained immunization records but did not contain an Initial Health Assessment. The file for Child #3 did not contain an Initial Health Assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/18/2024, the facility could not provide verification of the completion of an Annual Emergency Drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During a renewal inspection on 1/20/24, staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection on 1/10/24, the files for children #2, 3 and 4 did not contain a Child Service Report completed in the previous 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During a renewal inspection on 1/10/24, the file for child #2 contained a Child Health Report more than 12-months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During a renewal inspection on 1/10/24, the files for children #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain a record of influenza vaccination in the previous year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During a renewal inspection on 1/10/24, the file for staff person #4 did not contain a record of verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection on 1/10/24, the files for staff persons #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain record of Fire Safety training in the previous 12-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
Dec 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“On 12-6-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #5 did not have an updated emergency contact form and updated agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“On 12-6-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children 1,2,3,4 and 5 were missing a description of extra services on their agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023
- Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Thomas Learning Academy
Is Thomas Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Thomas Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Thomas Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 17, 2025, with 16 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thomas Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Learning Academy care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Thomas Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Thomas Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 337-3127 to confirm.
How much does Thomas Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 337-3127 to ask.
What is Thomas Learning Academy's phone number?
(215) 337-3127.
Where is Thomas Learning Academy?
4168 Germantown Ave # 70, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The nearest other daycare we list is Tyme for Totzs Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.