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Alphabella Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
7300 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Quick Facts

Capacity
18 children
Languages
English, Arabic, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 332-3933
7300 Ogontz Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259393
License Issued
Sep 8, 2026
Active Through
Sep 8, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

Reviews

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Ms W..
2020-03-11 21:30:25
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Excellent learning center where you are never to you g to learn. My child has been introduced to the wonderful world of learning at 6 mos. he is growing while learning. The director’s passion for the children is evident and her quest to ensure they receive quality care is a priority.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-17 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have proof of a negative TB screening completed and documented in their record.

Correction Required: 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. 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 # 3 shall provide proof of negative TB screening being completed and it shall be documented in their record as required.
2026-06-17 Renewal 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 Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not provide written consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child # 1 shall provide written parental consent for emergency medical care and admin of minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.
2026-06-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have updated pediatric first aid and CPR training documented in their record. The training that was in the record has expired.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 shall obtain updated pediatric first aid and CPR training as required. Updated training shall be documented in staff person # 1 record as required.
2026-06-17 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 had an expired NSOR certificate documented in their record which needs to be updated.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 has applied for an updated NSOR certificate and is waiting for it to be received and shall document it in her record as soon as it arrives.
2025-09-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(6)

Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

Noncompliance Area: Staff putting children down to sleep in cribs with bottles.

Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff shall be notified that no child is permitted to be put down to sleep with a bottle in their mouths or with bottles in hand/mouth to sleep.
2025-07-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.181(c) - Services proceeded/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.181(c)

Description: Services proceeded/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1 & 3 did not have updated/renewed agreement forms completed at least every 6 months as required.

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). A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both parents shall have agreement forms completed and documented in their records at least every 6 months as required per regulations.
2025-07-17 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1-3 did not have required 12 hours of annual childcare training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff listed shall obtain and complete the required 12 hours of childcare training and it shall be documented in each person's record.
2025-07-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 2 and 3 to not have annual fire safety training completed and documented in their records.

Correction Required: 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff persons listed shall complete annual fire safety training and it shall be documented in their record. In the future all staff shall have all required training including fire safety training completed and documented in their records as per regulations.
2025-07-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 (2 hours needed), #2 & # (12 hours needed) did not have required 12 hours of childcare training documented in their records.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff listed shall complete the 12 hours of annual childcare training and it shall be documented in their records.
2025-07-17 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the director did not provide staff person #2 and 3 with a yearly written evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director shall provide written evaluations for both staff, and they shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.
2025-07-17 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 4 identified as an assistant group supervisor did not have proof of education documented in their record.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 shall provide proof of education and it shall be documented in their record to proof that they meet the requirements to serve as an assistant group supervisor at facility.
2024-06-13 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the craft shelf in room# 3 was not mouth and could pose a hazard to the children in care if it were to fall over due to it not being mounted.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The shelf in room #3 shall be mounted to ensure its safety of the children in the classroom.
2024-06-13 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.124(b)(7) - Written consent/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Written consent/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The parent of child #1 did not have provide the written consent for emergency medical care. The parents of child # 2 did not provide the release person's address on their child's emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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 both children shall provide the missing information for their children including address of release person and consent for emergency medical care.
2024-06-13 Renewal 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1)

Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child #1 did not have an initial health assessment documented in their record.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1 shall be required to provide an initial health assessment for their child and it shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.
2024-06-13 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 and #2 did not have initial health assessments documented in their records. Staff person #2 also did not have proof of negative TB results documented in their record.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff persons # 1 and #2 shall have health assessments completed and documented in their records. In addition, staff person #1 shall have proof of negative TB screening documented in her record.

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