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Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare

4008 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191044.3· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
77
open each week
5 days

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About Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare

Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 77 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
77 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity77 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
77 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259709
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 9
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jun 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #2 and 3 were not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the records of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,4 and 5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026

  2. Jun 3, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the preschool and school age classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “At the time of inspection, the hypothetical locations of the fire were not rotated around the facility for each drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a written record of testing all fire detection devices at least once every thirty days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of child care experience and education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a written record that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have an individual record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Criminal, Child abuse, NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessment or tuberculosis screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed peeled paint in the school age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026

  3. Dec 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a continuous written record documenting that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection certification representative observed peeled paint in the Pre K room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the school age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

  4. Jun 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At the time of inspection, the refrigerator was not capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the gym.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a toilet area fixture not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed four high chairs without T-shaped safety strap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

  5. Apr 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “On the Southeast Regional Office of OCDEL was notified by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department that the facility has not supplied the requested documentation of current Workers' Compensation Insurance as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

  6. Jul 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children # 2 and 5 did not include health insurance coverage or policy numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a toilet area fixture not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of inspection, the facility's plan did not include continuity of operations planning as required under pertinent laws and regulations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection certification representative observed damaged ceiling tile in the toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a current copy of NSOR history information as required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

  7. Jul 13, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #4 and child #5 were not updated within 6-month time period. The fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #4, child #5 and child #6 was not updated within 6-month time period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 and child #5 did not include policy number. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 and child #6 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #6 did not include PCP name, address, or telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2 and child #3 did not include child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the file reviewed for child #4 did not include updated child service report within 6-month time period. CSR reviewed was dated 01/12/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there was chipping paint observed on bathroom room walls in Red, Blue and Green classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the hot water temperature in all bathrooms accessible to children read at 120° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there was hand sanitizer observed on the bathroom sink in the Red classroom accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in the Blue classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include required (1) hour PA Health & Safety update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 07/13/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2023

  8. Aug 25, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, the file reviewed for child #4 did not include an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “During the renewal inspection on 08/26/22, the physical reviewed for staff #2 was not updated within 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, and child #3 was not updated within 6 month time period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, staff #1 was observed alone with 15 preschool children. Youngest child age 3”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 08/25/22, the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 was not updated within 6 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022

  9. May 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff 6 did not include verification of education to meet the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing. The file of Staff 7 did not include verification of experience to meet the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff 1 did not include a completed DHS FBI clearance or out of state criminal, sex offender and child abuse clearances required by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL). The file of Staff 6 did not include a completed FBI clearance required by the CPSL. The file of Staff 7 did not include a completed PA State Police or PA Child Abuse Clearance required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “During the renewal inspection the files of Staff 6 and Staff 7 did not include verification of completion of required professional development training topics within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 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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Is Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare licensed?

Yes. Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare care for?

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

Does Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 342-0755 to ask.

What is Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare's phone number?

(267) 342-0755.

Where is Unity Academy Learning Center and Childcare?

4008 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightside Academy Early Care Education, 0.1 miles away.

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