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We Care Learning and Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About We Care Learning and Development Center
We Care Learning and Development Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 50 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
We Care Learning and Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for We Care Learning and Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255187
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 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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Mar 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have an initial health assessment with negative TB screening results documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have a TB screening by the Mantoux method documented in their record at initial hire to confirm freedom for communicable Tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have proof of 2 years of experience working with children documented in their record to help qualify them for their position as AGS at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, two volunteers at facility did not have all required clearances documented in their records. Volunteer #4 was missing required child abuse and FBI clearances. Volunteer #5 was missing child abuse, FBI clearance and NSOR certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1 (8 hours) and staff person # 2 (8.5 hours) did not have required 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
Mar 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At time of inspection, the extension cord in the 1st floor preschool room was missing two electrical outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At time of inspection, the first aid kit in the 1st floor preschool room was missing soap and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At time of inspection, in the basement area young toddler room diaper changing area and sink did not have hand washing requirement posted as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Apr 5, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have proof of completing fire safety training documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At time of inspection a child left the preschool classroom to retrieve something in a hallway cubby area holding personal belongings. Staff person # 3 who was assigned supervision of child was not aware child left the room until she returned approximately 2 mins later with director.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.76/3270.104(a) Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size
“At time of inspection, the wooden shelf storing the blocks in the upstairs preschool room were not mounted to prevent them for becoming a falling hazard. In addition, there was a basket swing in the play yard that needed to be secured and the four cemented anchors need to be covered with some type of foam and/or padding to prevent injury.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“At time of inspection, the emergency phone numbers were not posted near the telephone in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“At time of inspection, the facility did not have the restrictive pegs that are constructed inside the window frames open and out on the second floor to restrict the windows from opening more than 6 inches as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.181(c) Written consent/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not have a signed updated financial agreement and consent for emergency medical care documented on their emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of inspection, the parents of children #1 and #2 did not have the addresses of release person documented on their emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
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
“The emergency contact form for child #1 did not have written parental consent for emergency medial care and administration of minor first aid documented on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container
“At time of inspection, the spray bottle being used to disinfect the diapering station was not labeled with its contents. In addition, there was bleach being stored in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink in the lower-level bathroom being used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
May 5, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of Rotavirus vaccination, as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 05/05/23, cert rep observed water located in bathrooms on 2nd floor exceeded 110° F. Hot water read at 130° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 4 file failed to have updated mandated reporter training competed within the last 60 months. Mandated reporter training contained in staff person 1 file was last completed on 04/14/18 and mandated reporter training contained in staff person 4 file was last completed on 02/03/18.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of health and safety documents, staff person 4 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of health and safety documentation, facility's policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of fire safety documents, facility person 3 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 4 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of health and safety documents, staff person 2 failed to have completed pediatric first aid/CPR within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of staff files, facility person 3 failed to have two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023
May 2, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 05/02/22, cert rep observed toxics located in a bathroom accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to contain verification of 2 years of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 1, hired more than 90 days, file failed to include Health and Safety professional development training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 05/02/22, cert rep observed bottles and sippy cups located in young toddler room fell to be labeled with child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 05/02/22, cert rep observed water located in bathrooms on 1st and 2nd floor exceeded 110° F. Hot water read at 130° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain two written nonfamily references. File only contain one letter of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
Jan 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During initial inspection on Monday, 01/03/22, cert rep observed first-aid kit located on first floor, small room, failed to contain soap. First-aid kit located on second floor, main room, failed to contain tweezers”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During initial inspection on Monday, 01/03/22, cert rep observed missing written hand washing signs posted by sink located near sink/diapering area in basement childcare space, addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about We Care Learning and Development Center
Is We Care Learning and Development Center licensed?
Yes. We Care Learning and Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was We Care Learning and Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has We Care Learning and Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 We Care Learning and Development Center care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does We Care Learning and Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are We Care Learning and Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does We Care Learning and Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 224-7735 to ask.
What is We Care Learning and Development Center's phone number?
(215) 224-7735.
Where is We Care Learning and Development Center?
6630 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The nearest other daycare we list is Memas Early Learning Center II, 0.1 miles away.