Academy for Early Learning
5000 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Wissahickon Charter School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 97 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 97 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Wissahickon Charter School has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
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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3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file record for child #1 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
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
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file records for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information
“During the inspection on 3/19/2026 the file record for child #1 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form. The file record for child # 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection on 3/10/25 the file records for child# 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not include a review and update of the financial agreement 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: Mar 10, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 3/7/24 the first-aid kit did not include soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 3/7/2024 the file records for staff person#1 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During the inspection on 3/7/2024 the file record for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the inspection on 3/7/2024 the facility did had liability insurance on file that did not cover the persons who are on the premises (the address listed was not the location was not the same as the facility).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current Mandated Reporter training within 60 months (dated 4-16-18).”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the emergency contact information of child #5 did not include the addresses of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(d)(5) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Immunization record
“During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of child #2 did not contain documentation of immunization status.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of staff #2 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 24 months of the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the health assessment of staff #1 did not include an exam for communicable diseases and the results of that examination, or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the agreements and emergency contact information of children #1-6 did not include a dated signature, and were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“During Renewal Inspection on May 4, 2023, the record of child #2 did not contain an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Wissahickon Charter School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
97, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 828-5183 to ask.
(215) 828-5183.
4700 Wissahickon Ave # G, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Mini Movers Academy Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.