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William H Loesche Elementary School

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
11000 BUSTLETON AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19116
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English, Russian
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 378-9700
11000 BUSTLETON AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19116
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255979
License Issued
Apr 23, 2026
Active Through
Apr 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Knowledge is power and motivated children love to learn. Let us help you give your child a BOOST in learning! BOOST– Best Out of School Time – offers an array of fantastic programs to children and teens. BOOST serves more than 600 students in kindergarten through grade 5 before school (from 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.) and after school (3:10 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.), Monday through Friday. BOOST programs include homework assistance, recreation, arts and crafts, certified after school/camp program curriculum, computer lab, field trips and more. Our goal is to support the growth and development of each child by providing a safe, caring, adult-supervised before and after school environment and to build upon the physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills developed by our children in school. Families enrolled in this program may access the subsidy system to receive assistance in covering the fee. BOOST is located within the following schools: Anderson, Bryant, Hopkinson, Clara Barton, Finletter, Forrest, Loesche, Mayfair, and Overbrook Elementary. To register, drop off the application and payment at your selected BOOST site, or mail it to: Lutheran Children and Family Service, Attn: BOOST 5401 Rising Sun Ave., Philadelphia Pa. 19120 (See applications posted on the right side of this page). The BOOST Middle School programs located at Anderson, Bryant, Hopkinson and Ethel Allen Middle School also serve 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, Monday through Friday, from 3:10 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Students involved in our program focus on entrepreneurial skills and participate in various clubs (See application posted on the right side of this page). The George Washington High School program is geared toward college preparation and career exploration programs. High school students receive a $500 stipend for their participation during the school year and can participate in SAT prep, marketing and technology, environmental awareness, college tours, health and fitness, expressive arts and mentoring.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-06 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 04/06/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #3 content of records. Staff's #3 content of records has an expire health assessment.

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.)
Health assessment will be completed and placed in the file.
2026-04-06 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 04/06/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #3 content of records. Staff's #3 content of records did not have two letters of references.

Correction Required: 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.)
Letters of reference will be acquired and kept in the personal staff file.
2026-04-06 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: During a renewal inspection conducted on 04/06/26, Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #4. Staff's #1 content of records has an expire FBI clearance. Staff's #2 content of records has the wrong FBI clearance. Staff's #4 content of records is missing an NSOR clearance.

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 # -- 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All CPSL corrections and paperwork will be acquired, and moving forward, all staff files will be complete and kept on file at the facility. Staff #2, and Staff #4 is suspended until clearances are obtained.
2025-04-08 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: The health assessment in the file for staff #3 was dated for 2/2022 at the time of inspection 4/2025.

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 will be removed from duty until a current physical is complete.
2025-04-08 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: There was not written proof of recent emergency plan training in the file for staff #2, #4, or #6 at the time of inspection.

Correction Required: 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. 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 will be trained on the emergency plan.
2025-04-08 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: The files for staff #2 and #7, did not have written proof of recent fire safety training durn the facility renewal inspection.

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.)
All staff will be trained on fire safety.
2025-04-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL/Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the files for staff #1-#4 did not have written proof of complying with all CPSL requirements.

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 #1-#4 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. 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 #1-#4 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be removed from duty until all CPSL requirements are met.
2024-03-18 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: There was no written proof of a recent physical on file for staff #4 on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #4 was observed escorting children unsupervised.

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 will get a physical
2024-03-18 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: There was no written proof of staff #1 and #2 complying with the CPSL on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #3 was observed escorting children to the restroom unsupervised.

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 will be removed until proof of complying with CPSL requirements are on file.
2024-03-18 Renewal 3270.191/3270.192(1) - Individual Records/Name, address, and phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191/3270.192(1)

Description: Individual Records/Name, address, and phone

Noncompliance Area: There were no files for individuals #1 and #2 on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Both staff #1 and #2 was observed escorting children unsupervised.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Individuals #1 and #2 will have a complete file, removed from duty, and supervised at all times.
2024-03-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: There were no written references on file for staff #4 on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #4 was observed escorting children unsupervised.

Correction Required: 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.)
Written references will be obtained.
2024-03-18 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: There was no written proof of First-aid training in the file for staff #4 during the renewal inspection. Staff #4 was observed escorting children unsupervised.

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 child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be trained in first-aid.
2024-03-18 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: There was no written proof of staff #4, hire date-3/6/24, complying with the CPSL on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Staff #4 was observed escorting children.

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 #4 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 FBI, NSOR, 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete all clearances
2024-03-18 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: There was no written proof of staff #2 and #3 complying with the CPSL on site at the facility during the renewal inspection. Both individuals were observed escorting children unsupervised.

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 # -- 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will comply with CPSL requirements.
2024-03-18 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 3/18/24, Twenty-seven (27) 4th-grd children were observed in the care of 1 staff person. Staff person #1. During the follow-up visit n 4/17/24, there were ninety-six school-age children in the care f six staff. Making the staff//child ratio-1:16.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff schedules will be changed to keep ratios at all times.

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