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Adelaide Educational Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.0 (3 reviews)
6100 N 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Quick Facts

Capacity
68 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 844-5000
6100 N 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245595
License Issued
Nov 26, 2025
Active Through
Nov 26, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

2.0
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No Complaints
2015-10-07 17:58:52
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My child is a student in this daycare. I have no complaints. The staff have been attentive and supportive to me and my child's needs. I have also talked with other parents who couldn't make their tuition payments. According to them Ms Denning worked it. I hope to never fall into that position but if I do, it's nice to know that they will help me recover. While their staff is small in numbers, they are large in heart and compassion. They really seem to love the child. They also take their responsibilities to heart. I wouldn't say that they are perfect but I feel that my son is safe in this facility.

Thank you

Ms. Denning & staff

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Ness25-28
2015-08-26 11:13:11
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This place is a SICK JOKE along with the Owner and the Staff.

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Jaguto
2015-07-31 05:09:16
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

The absolute worst!!!!!!l........Lucille Denning is a fraud along with the rest of the staff they don't care about the children ,they are just tryin a to collect a Check.....the conditions are by far better at the philly zoo then this place......#beware

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About the Provider

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Welcome to the Adelaide Educational Center. I hope that you and your family will have a blessed experience here at A.E.C. and that you find the developmental growth and support for your family. Children and parents are very important to us. As Director, my main function is to make sure that the A.E.C. Development Center continues to provide quality service to the children and to their families. I am responsible for the planning, supervision, and coordination of all the different services that make up out program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child # 1-3 did not have the health insurance policy number documented on their emergency contact form. In addition, child # 3 did not have the address of the release person documented on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of children # 1-3 shall provide the health policy numbers and address of release person documented on their children's emergency contact forms.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, it was observed that staff person # 1 did not have any of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their record.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 shall completed 12 hours of childcare training and it shall be documented in their record.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have updated NSOR certificate completed and documented in her record.

Correction Required: 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 #2 -may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 shall obtain an updated NSOR certificate and it shall be documented in her file as required per regulations.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the electrical outlet strip in the downstairs toddler room that was accessible to children did not have overs on the remaining 4 outlets.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The outlets in the toddler room have been covered when it was brought to the attention of the staff in the room.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the first aid kit in the toddler room was missing tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tweezers shall be added to the first aid kit in the toddler room, and they shall remain in the kit as required.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have initial health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record.

Correction Required: 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 shall provide a recent health assessment with negative TB screening and it shall be documented in her record as required per regulations.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.192(3)/3270.192(5) - Health assessment, TB test/Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(3)/3270.192(5)

Description: Health assessment, TB test/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Initial health assessment and two non-family references were not documented in staff person #4 record.

Correction Required: 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, all required health assessments and two references shall be documented in staff persons records as required per regulations.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) - Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)/3270.27(c)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the operator had not updated and/or review the facility emergency plan within the last year. In addition, none of the staff at facility received annual emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility shall review and/or update the emergency plan and all staff in facility shall receive emergency plan training annually as required per regulations.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have required mandated reporter training documented in her record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 shall completed required mandated reporter training and it shall be documented in her record as required per regulations.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have proof of experience documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as a assistant group supervisor at facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 shall provide proof of experience and it shall be documented in her record to qualify her for the position of assistant group supervisor at facility.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.72(c)/3270.72(d) - Good repair/Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(c)/3270.72(d)

Description: Good repair/Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the window as you enter the second floor on the right was broken with no screen and no adaptation to prevent the window from opening over 6 inches.

Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair. Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The window on the second floor shall be repaired and/or replaced which shall also include a screen. In addition, the window shall be adapted to prevent it from being able to open no more than 6 inches as required per regulations.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the first aid kit in first floor childcare room did not have scissors.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Scissor shall be added to the first aid kit in the 1st floor childcare room as required per regulations.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the facility did not have a copy of their annual fire detection system inspection report.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the most recent fire detection system shall be obtained to show that the equipment is in proper operations as required per regulations.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child # 1-3 did not have the fee and the date fee to be paid documented on agreement forms as required.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director shall update the agreements for child #1-3 to include the fee amount and date fee to be paid on all agreement forms and provide a copy to parents.
2023-09-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, it was observed that child service reports were not completed for child # 3 and #5.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff responsible for children # 3 and #5 shall complete child service report and review with their parents as required per regulations.

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