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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Learning World Child Academy Inc
5140 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19144 · License #CER-00242675 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the Inspection, Staff 1 had a state police clearance that was "under Review" status, therefore making it not acceptable.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of a physical on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff 1, was seen on video, grabbing a child, who was walking away from staff 1, by the hair to get the child to come back to staff 1.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff 1 was seen on video. Staff 1 "popped/flicked" a child's hand that was in her mouth.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). . A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 and 2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof of a state police clearance. Staff 2 did not have proof of the NSOR document.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
During the inspection, a child was observed to be sitting behind the half door in the middle room on the right side of the building, out of the sight of the staff, putting their nap items away.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of a health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have 2 references on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed "continuity of operations" section is missing in the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 file and observed FBI clearance missing in record date of hire: 11/16/18.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed outlet covers were missing in the inside play space.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Certification rep observed Lysol and bathroom cleaner accessible to children in the older toddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Certification rep observed wooden door frame to entrance of classroom broken during the renewal inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Certification rep observe chip paint on each entrance doors of the classrooms of the facility. Chip paint in the infant room blue wall, afterschool room right wall and inside the green room left side of interior sidewall of the classroom. Cert rep observed chip paint and small holes in the girl's bathroom in between the two right and left mirrors of the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed there was no thermometer in the infant refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care is missing on the emergency contact from.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Certification rep reviewed child#1 file and observed signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child missing on emergency contact form and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff missing on emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Staff #1 and staff #2 did not complete a walkthrough of the outdoor play equipment to make sure playground equipment was in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
This complaint was verified due to Staff #1 admitted to the allegation, she popped (Smack the hand) of child #1. In addition, Certification representative viewed footage of the incident of the date 9/22/2022 at 12:04 pm and concluded that the allegation of the report was verified. Staff #1 did pop (smacked the hand) of child #1 and flung him on his cot.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
This complaint was verified due to Staff #1 admitted to the allegation, she popped (Smack the hand) of child #1. In addition, Certification representative viewed footage of the incident of the date 9/22/2022 at 12:04 pm and concluded that the allegation of the report was verified. Staff #1 did pop (smacked the hand) of child #1 and flung him on his cot.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(1)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Training conducted by a secondary or postsecondary institution is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 6 hours of child care training when the institution is approved by the Department of Education and accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council of Postsecondary Accreditation and acceptable to the Department of Education. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Certification rep reviewed staff#1 files and observed staff#1 has not completed the following required pre-service training in Pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed staff #1 did complete fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
During renewal inspection Certification rep observed staff#3 working with children alone unsupervised without completing the following required pre-service training on Health and Safety within 90 days of their date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff#2 and staff#4 file and observed the health assessment form is expired including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the renewal inspection Staff#5 failed to demonstrate the fire detection device or system is operable when the certification representative conducted an annual inspection. Staff#5 failed to show certification representative the documentation of an annual fire detection device testing by a fire safety professional.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records
DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON JULY 21, 2021, THERE WAS NO STAFF ON SITE AVAILABLE TO GIVE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE ACCESS TO FILES AND RECORDS.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON JULY 23, 2021, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 (HIRED JUNE 2021) DID NOT CONTAIN THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE. THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER. STAFF #1 WAS OBSERVED ALONE IN THE NEMO ROOM WITH 16 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(3) · A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.
DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON JULY 21, 2021, THERE WAS NO DIRECTOR AVAILABLE ON SITE AND THERE WAS NOT A DESIGNATED STAFF PERSON WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE IN THE DIRECTOR'S ABSENCE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON JULY 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 ALONE IN THE NEMO ROOM WITH 16 PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN, AND OBSERVED STAFF #2 AND #3 WITH 2 INFANTS, 6 TODDLERS AND 3 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AT 11:45 AM UNTIL 11:49 AM. DURING FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION ON AUGUST 4, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #3 LEAVE THE ROOM WITH A CHILD, LEAVING STAFF #2 ALONE WITH 9 YOUNGER AND OLDER TODDLERS AT 11:47 AM.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
DURING UNANNONCED INSPECTION ON JULY 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 ALONE IN THE NEMO ROOM WITH 16 PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN, AND OBSERVED STAFF #2 AND #3 WITH 2 INFANTS, 6 TODDLERS AND 3 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AT 11:45 AM UNTIL 11:49 AM. DURING FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION ON AUGUST 4, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #3 LEAVE THE ROOM WITH A CHILD, LEAVING STAFF #2 ALONE WITH 9 YOUNGER AND OLDER TODDLERS AT 11:47 AM.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a)/3270.67(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON JULY 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED INSENT TRAPS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOMS THAT CONTAINED DEAD INSECTS AND HAD INSTRUCTIONS TO "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" ON THE FLOOR BEHIND TWO OF THE TOILETS IN EACH BATHROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON JULY 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE INFANT ROOM ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REFRIGERATORS, AND IN THE INDOOR PLAY SPACE. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
DURING UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON JULY 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BOTH THE BOYS AND GIRLS BATHROOMS.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.